Fairfax, Virginia vs. Millbrae, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Millbrae, California is 95.7% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $293,623 in Millbrae, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Millbrae, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Millbrae
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Millbrae, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Millbrae is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.7% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher