Fairfax, Virginia vs. Lake Ridge, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Ridge, Virginia is 19.3% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,351 in Lake Ridge, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Ridge, Virginia is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Lake Ridge
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Lake Ridge, VA
Compared to Fairfax, Lake Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher