Fairfax, Virginia vs. North Bergen, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Bergen, New Jersey is 12.3% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,739 in North Bergen, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Bergen, 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 North Bergen
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. North Bergen, NJ
Compared to Fairfax, North Bergen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower