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SAN JOSE vs. FAIRFAX
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Jose, California vs. Fairfax, Virginia
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is
31.1%
cheaper
than San Jose, California.
You would need a salary of
$155,093
in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is
cheaper
than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Fairfax
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to San Jose, Fairfax is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
31.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
45.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.6% higher
Commute
15.5% lower
Health
4.6% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
9.0% higher
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