San Antonio, Texas vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 65.0% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $206,292 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Fairfax
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to San Antonio, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.0% 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
  24.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher