What is a pro or con of living in Fairfax, Virginiacompared to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina?

Childcare is 91% more expensive in Fairfax.

What salary do I need to live in Fairfax, Virginia copmared to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina should increase to $61,596 in Fairfax, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HILTON_HEAD_ISLAND vs. FAIRFAX
Cost of Living Comparison

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 23.2% more expensive than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,596 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
91% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hilton_Head_Island, SC vs. Fairfax, VA

Compared to Hilton_Head_Island, Fairfax is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

27.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.7% lower

Commute

89.3% higher

Health

1.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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