What is a pro or con of living in Fairfax Station, Virginiacompared to Sunnyvale, California?

Median Home Cost is 57% cheaper in Fairfax Station.

What salary do I need to live in Fairfax Station, Virginia copmared to Sunnyvale, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Sunnyvale, California could decrease to $29,073 in Fairfax Station, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SUNNYVALE vs. FAIRFAX STATION
Cost of Living Comparison

Sunnyvale, California vs. Fairfax Station, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax Station, Virginia is 41.9% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $29,073 in Fairfax Station, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfax Station, Virginia is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Fairfax Station
than in Sunnyvale, California

Sunnyvale, CA vs. Fairfax Station, VA

Compared to Sunnyvale, Fairfax Station is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

59.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.0% higher

Commute

4.4% lower

Health

5.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Sunnyvale, California vs. Fairfax Station, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sunnyvale, CA vs. Fairfax Station, VA

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