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


The cost of living in Seaside, California is 2.6% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,823 in Seaside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, California is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Seaside
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Seaside, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  39.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.