Lorton, Virginia vs. Fairfax Station, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax Station, Virginia is 17.4% more expensive than Lorton, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $88,067 in Fairfax Station, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorton, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax Station, Virginia is more expensive than Lorton, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Fairfax Station
than in Lorton, Virginia
Lorton, VA vs. Fairfax_Station, VA
Compared to Lorton, Fairfax_Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher