Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 40.7% more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $105,556 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, NH vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Manchester, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower