Provo, Utah vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 36.3% more expensive than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $107,462 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Provo, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher