Plano, Texas vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 35.8% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $135,839 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Plano, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% higher