Florence, South Carolina vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 84.6% more expensive than Florence, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $553,674 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Florence, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Florence, South Carolina
Florence, SC vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Florence, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.6% higher
      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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher