Lansdowne, Pennsylvania vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 47.3% more expensive than Lansdowne, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $184,145 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
Lansdowne, PA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Lansdowne, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher