Fairfax, Virginia vs. Fort Rucker, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Rucker, Alabama is 42.0% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,672 in Fort Rucker, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Rucker, Alabama is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Fort Rucker
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Fort Rucker, AL
Compared to Fairfax, Fort Rucker is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower