Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Puget Island, Washington


The cost of living in Puget Island, Washington is 30.8% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $85,846 in Puget Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puget Island, Washington is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Puget Island
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Puget Island, WA
Compared to Fairfax, Puget Island 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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