Fairfax, Virginia vs. Salmon, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salmon, Idaho is 41.6% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $29,184 in Salmon, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salmon, Idaho is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Salmon
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Salmon, ID
Compared to Fairfax, Salmon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower