Vancouver, Washington vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 25.6% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $125,593 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Vancouver, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher