Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Riverside, California


The cost of living in Riverside, California is 9.5% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $90,486 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Riverside
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Riverside, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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