Fairfax, Virginia vs. Granite Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Granite Bay, California is 20.7% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $215,428 in Granite Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Granite Bay, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Granite Bay
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Granite Bay, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Granite Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% higher
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower