Troy, Texas vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 69.6% more expensive than Troy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,783 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Troy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Troy, Texas
Troy, TX vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Troy, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.6% 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
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  292.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  52.3% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% higher