Tampa, Florida vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 42.9% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $137,733 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Tampa, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher