Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Escondido, California


The cost of living in Escondido, California is 1.8% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,257 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
13% cheaper in Escondido
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Escondido, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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