Fairfax, Virginia vs. Nevada City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nevada City, California is 9.3% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,344 in Nevada City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nevada City, California is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Nevada City
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Nevada City, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Nevada City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower