Fairfax, Virginia vs. Troy, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Michigan is 24.9% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $105,142 in Troy, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Michigan is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Troy
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Troy, MI
Compared to Fairfax, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower