Norfolk, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 61.4% more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $151,752 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Norfolk, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.4% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  54.9% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher