Cost of Living Calculator - Irvine, California vs Fairfax Station, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax Station, Virginia is 9.9% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $45,030 in Fairfax Station, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax Station, Virginia is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Fairfax Station
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs Fairfax Station, VA
Compared to Irvine, Fairfax Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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