Fairfax Station, VA vs Oakton, VA

Oakton is moderately more affordable than Fairfax Station, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Fairfax Station scores 192 compared to 173 for Oakton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairfax Station can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairfax Station is $2,737/month compared to $2,333/month in Oakton — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakton is more affordable at $776,700 median vs $863,400.

Median household income in Fairfax Station is $212,128 compared to $163,662 in Oakton (+29.6%). While Fairfax Station is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairfax Station spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Oakton.