Redwood City, California vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 46.6% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $66,757 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Redwood City, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% lower
      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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower