Fairfax, Virginia vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 13.8% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,883 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in New York
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Fairfax, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% higher
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.5% higher
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher