Fairfax, Virginia vs. Westfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westfield, New Jersey is 16.9% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $210,486 in Westfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Westfield
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Westfield, NJ
Compared to Fairfax, Westfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower