Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 65.2% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,087 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Martinsburg, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.2% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher