Richmond, Texas vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 38.0% more expensive than Richmond, Texas.

You would need a salary of $200,084 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Richmond, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Richmond, Texas
Richmond, TX vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Richmond, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher