La Palma, California vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 14.6% cheaper than La Palma, California.

You would need a salary of $85,418 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in La Palma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than La Palma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Fairfax
than in La Palma, California
La Palma, CA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to La Palma, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher