Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 43.5% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,161 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher