Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Grand Prairie, Texas


The cost of living in Grand Prairie, Texas is 31.8% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $78,452 in Grand Prairie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Prairie, Texas is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Grand Prairie
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Grand Prairie, TX
Compared to Fairfax, Grand Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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