Fairfax, Virginia vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 18.9% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $29,723 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower