Fairfax, Virginia vs. Northfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northfield, New Jersey is 37.6% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,812 in Northfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northfield, New Jersey is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Northfield
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Northfield, NJ
Compared to Fairfax, Northfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower