What is a pro or con of living in Fairfax, Virginiacompared to Oak Harbor, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 36% more expensive in Fairfax.

What salary do I need to live in Fairfax, Virginia copmared to Oak Harbor, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Oak Harbor, Washington should increase to $69,577 in Fairfax, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OAK HARBOR vs. FAIRFAX
Cost of Living Comparison

Oak Harbor, Washington vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 39.2% more expensive than Oak Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $69,577 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Harbor, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Oak Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Oak Harbor, Washington

Oak Harbor, WA vs. Fairfax, VA

Compared to Oak Harbor, Fairfax is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

65.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

47.8% higher

Commute

70.8% higher

Health

8.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Oak Harbor, Washington vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Oak Harbor, WA vs. Fairfax, VA

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