What it actually costs to live in
Fairfax County, VA.
Living wage breakdown for Fairfax County, Virginia — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $21.44 | $44,585 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $32.38 | $67,359 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $42.59 | $88,597 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $52.60 | $109,403 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $27.65 | $57,510 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $38.96 | $81,027 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $48.83 | $101,564 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $58.49 | $121,660 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $16,724 | $1,394 |
| Food | $4,959 | $413 |
| Medical | $3,836 | $320 |
| Transportation | $5,736 | $478 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,344 | $195 |
| Personal & Misc | $2,961 | $247 |
| Taxes | $8,025 | $669 |
| Total | $44,585 | $3,715 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$21.44/hr
Minimum wage$12.41/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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Check a salary →Data calculated from HUD, BLS, USDA, and Census data (2025). Methodology based on MIT Living Wage Calculator research.