Frederick, Maryland vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 35.8% more expensive than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $163,006 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Frederick, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher