Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 27.0% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $185,409 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Fort Collins, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher