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

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 44.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $289,408 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Raleigh, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
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  44.7% higher
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  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.2% higher
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  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
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  Personal
  16.4% higher
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