Fairfax, Virginia vs. Aberdeen, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aberdeen, Maryland is 34.4% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $32,794 in Aberdeen, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aberdeen, Maryland is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Aberdeen
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Aberdeen, MD
Compared to Fairfax, Aberdeen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower