Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 81.0% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $180,952 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Johnson City, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.0% 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
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  73.6% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher