Newark, Delaware vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 43.2% more expensive than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $85,913 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Newark, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher