Middletown, Connecticut vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 44.4% more expensive than Middletown, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $72,222 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Middletown, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown, CT vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Middletown, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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)
  168.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher