Fairfax, Virginia vs. Plattsburgh, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plattsburgh, New York is 47.2% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,043 in Plattsburgh, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plattsburgh, New York is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Plattsburgh
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Plattsburgh, NY
Compared to Fairfax, Plattsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower