Great Falls, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 32.6% cheaper than Great Falls, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $33,712 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Great Falls, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Great Falls, Virginia
Great Falls, VA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Great Falls, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower