Kettering, Ohio vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 76.0% more expensive than Kettering, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $176,010 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Kettering, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Kettering, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Kettering, Ohio
Kettering, OH vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Kettering, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.0% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  281.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher