Fairfax, Virginia vs. Middle River, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middle River, Maryland is 30.8% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $69,163 in Middle River, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middle River, Maryland is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Middle River
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Middle River, MD
Compared to Fairfax, Middle River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower