Fairfax, Virginia vs. Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Upper Marlboro, Maryland is 22.6% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $92,874 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Upper Marlboro, Maryland is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Upper Marlboro
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Upper Marlboro, MD
Compared to Fairfax, Upper Marlboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher