Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Fairfax Station, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax Station, Virginia is 59.3% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $159,277 in Fairfax Station, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax Station, Virginia is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Fairfax Station
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Fairfax Station, VA
Compared to Raleigh, Fairfax Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher

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