Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Olympia, Washington


The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 24.5% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,632 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Olympia
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Olympia, WA
Compared to Fairfax, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower

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