Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $130,254 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• 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
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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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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