Fairfax, Virginia vs. Solana Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solana Beach, California is 74.6% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $139,649 in Solana Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solana Beach, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Solana Beach
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Solana Beach, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Solana Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.6% higher
      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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower