Fairfax, Virginia vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 43.6% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $28,205 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlantic City, New Jersey is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Atlantic City
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Atlantic City, NJ
Compared to Fairfax, Atlantic City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% lower
      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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower