Dover, New Hampshire vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 39.2% more expensive than Dover, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $119,673 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Dover, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Dover, New Hampshire
Dover, NH vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Dover, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher