Butler, New Jersey vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 19.5% more expensive than Butler, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,758 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Butler, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Butler, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Butler, New Jersey
Butler, NJ vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Butler, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower