Clifton, New Jersey vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 17.7% more expensive than Clifton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $178,923 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Clifton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Clifton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Clifton, New Jersey
Clifton, NJ vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Clifton, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher