Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 1.6% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $688,830 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Washington, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% lower
      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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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