Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 41.1% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $169,371 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Philadelphia, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher