Fairfax, VA Cost of Living


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Fairfax cost of living score
142.4
More expensive
42.4% higher
than the US average
36.7% higher
than the Virginia average
Fairfax, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 142.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 42.4% higher than the U.S. average and 36.7% lower than the average for Virginia.

Fairfax, VA

Housing costs in Fairfax?
A typical home costs $654,200, which is 93.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 90.6% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fairfax costs $2,280 per month, which is 59.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 38.6% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Fairfax?
To live comfortably in Fairfax, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $125,280 for a family, and $80,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fairfax?
The cost of living in Fairfax, VA is generally higher than the national average. The median home price in the area is around $500,000, with the median rent at about $1,800. The cost of food and entertainment is also slightly higher than average, however there are plenty of opportunities for bargain hunters to get a good deal. Grocery stores such as Giant and Safeway offer competitive prices, while local farmers markets provide fresh produce for a fraction of the cost at larger chain stores. Additionally, there are many restaurants in Fairfax offering different cuisines and price points that cater to any budget. In general, living in Fairfax can be expensive but it's possible to find bargains if you shop around.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFairfaxVirginiaUnited States
  142.4104.2100.0
  114.199.6100
  102.7103.1100.0
  223.8112.9100.0
  $654,200$343,200$338,100
  97.4%99.3%100.0%
  127.699.4100.0
  145.6113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I lived in the area for 17 years through high school until I eventually became a truck driver. Having now seen most states extensively, I wanted to fairly review what  More

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Living in Fairfax, or any of the Northern Virginia suburbs of DC, means dealing with highways that are a Gordian knot of converging lanes and overpasses, making long  More

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Over 9 years ago

The Cost of living here is high. Though the standard of living is also high, unless you're making over 50,000/year, it's difficult to both live and build any sort of  More

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