Fairfax, Virginia vs. Hillsborough, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hillsborough, North Carolina is 28.5% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $0 in Hillsborough, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hillsborough, North Carolina is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Hillsborough
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Hillsborough, NC
Compared to Fairfax, Hillsborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower