Roanoke, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 77.5% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $79,868 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Roanoke, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
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  77.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  65.7% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
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  Personal
  26.7% higher
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