What is a pro or con of living in Fairfax, Virginiacompared to Schenectady, New York?

Median Home Cost is 166% more expensive in Fairfax.

What salary do I need to live in Fairfax, Virginia copmared to Schenectady, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Schenectady, New York should increase to $79,677 in Fairfax, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SCHENECTADY vs. FAIRFAX
Cost of Living Comparison

Schenectady, New York vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 59.4% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $79,677 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Schenectady, New York

Schenectady, NY vs. Fairfax, VA

Compared to Schenectady, Fairfax is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

59.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

339.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.3% lower

Commute

52.1% higher

Health

11.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Schenectady, New York vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Schenectady, NY vs. Fairfax, VA

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