Saluda, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 65.4% more expensive than Saluda, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,431 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Saluda, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Saluda, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Saluda, Virginia
Saluda, VA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Saluda, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.4% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  56.0% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher