Cost of Living Calculator - Sandston, Virginia vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 61.4% more expensive than Sandston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $121,078 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Sandston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Sandston, Virginia
Sandston, VA vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Sandston, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.4% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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