What is a pro or con of living in Fairfax, Virginiacompared to Richmond, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 100% more expensive in Fairfax.

What salary do I need to live in Fairfax, Virginia copmared to Richmond, Virginia?

A salary of $196,961 in Richmond, Virginia should increase to $303,742 in Fairfax, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RICHMOND vs. FAIRFAX
Cost of Living Comparison

Richmond, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 54.2% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $303,742 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, VA vs. Fairfax, VA

Compared to Richmond, Fairfax is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

157.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% lower

Commute

52.8% higher

Health

3.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Richmond, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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