Cost of Living Calculator - Garden Grove, California vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 3.8% cheaper than Garden Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $72,175 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Garden Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove, CA vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Garden Grove, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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