Los Alamitos, California vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 27.2% cheaper than Los Alamitos, California.

You would need a salary of $54,619 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamitos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Los Alamitos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Los Alamitos, California
Los Alamitos, CA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Los Alamitos, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher