Tallahassee, Florida vs. Lorton, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lorton, Virginia is 53.3% more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida.

You would need a salary of $76,656 in Lorton, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tallahassee, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lorton, Virginia is more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Lorton
than in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, FL vs. Lorton, VA
Compared to Tallahassee, Lorton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  50.3% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher