Hanover, New Hampshire vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 5.8% more expensive than Hanover, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $52,892 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanover, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Hanover, New Hampshire
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
112% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Hanover, New Hampshire
Hanover, NH vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Hanover, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  112.7% higher
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher