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Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Fairfax, Virginia

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

You would need a salary of $197,568 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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• 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:
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  41.1% higher
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  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.6% higher
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  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
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  Personal
  1.7% higher
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