Fairfax, Virginia vs. Dayton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, New Jersey is 14.0% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,016 in Dayton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, New Jersey is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Dayton
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Dayton, NJ
Compared to Fairfax, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower