Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 20.9% more expensive than Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $102,749 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Grosse Pointe Farms, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher