Spokane, Washington vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 50.3% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $79,661 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Spokane, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% higher
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher