Orinda, California vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 58.4% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $20,797 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Orinda, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher