Oakton, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 16.1% cheaper than Oakton, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,959 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakton, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Oakton, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Oakton, Virginia
Oakton, VA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Oakton, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower