West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 37.2% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $10,292 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Fairfax
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher