Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, California vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 20.2% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $119,645 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Pasadena, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher

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