Cost of Living Calculator - San Diego, California vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 7.6% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $138,591 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Fairfax
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to San Diego, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% lower
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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