Fairfax, Virginia vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 13.6% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,781 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Queens
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Fairfax, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.5% higher
  Commute
  47.7% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher