Fairfax, Virginia vs. Manchester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, New Hampshire is 28.9% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $35,526 in Manchester, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, New Hampshire is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Manchester
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Manchester, NH
Compared to Fairfax, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher