Malvern, Pennsylvania vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 13.0% more expensive than Malvern, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $113,043 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Malvern, Pennsylvania
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
30% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Malvern, Pennsylvania
Malvern, PA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Malvern, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher