Fairfax, Virginia vs. Miami Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miami Beach, Florida is 20.9% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $39,575 in Miami Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miami Beach, Florida is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Miami Beach
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Miami Beach, FL
Compared to Fairfax, Miami Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower