Spring, Texas vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 48.2% more expensive than Spring, Texas.

You would need a salary of $192,660 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Spring, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Spring, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Spring, Texas
Spring, TX vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Spring, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher