Sanford, Florida vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 50.2% more expensive than Sanford, Florida.

You would need a salary of $112,614 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Sanford, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Sanford, Florida
Sanford, FL vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Sanford, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher