Fairfax, Virginia vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 35.6% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $12,888 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Houston
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Fairfax, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
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  Personal
  12.1% lower
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