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PHOENIX vs. FAIRFAX
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Phoenix, Arizona vs. Fairfax, Virginia
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is
36.3%
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$170,423
in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Phoenix, Fairfax is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
36.3% higher
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Food
17.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
130.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.3% lower
Commute
8.2% higher
Health
11.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
14.1% higher
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