Fairfax, Virginia vs. Bridgewater, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgewater, New Jersey is 6.2% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,896 in Bridgewater, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgewater, New Jersey is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Bridgewater
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Bridgewater, NJ
Compared to Fairfax, Bridgewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher