Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Valdez, Alaska


The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 28.9% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $35,526 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Valdez
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Valdez, AK
Compared to Fairfax, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% higher
  Commute
  49.9% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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