Kansas City, Missouri vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 68.6% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $202,321 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Kansas City, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.6% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  43.9% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher