Fairfax, Virginia vs. Malvern, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malvern, Pennsylvania is 11.5% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,231 in Malvern, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malvern, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
23% cheaper in Malvern
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Malvern, PA
Compared to Fairfax, Malvern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower