Fairfax, Virginia vs. Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania is 35.2% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $73,846 in Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Slippery Rock University
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Slippery Rock University, PA
Compared to Fairfax, Slippery Rock University is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower