Fairfax, Virginia vs. Elmira, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmira, New York is 46.1% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $86,262 in Elmira, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmira, New York is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Elmira
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Elmira, NY
Compared to Fairfax, Elmira is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower