Watertown, New York vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 94.0% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $96,990 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Watertown, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.0% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  363.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  93.0% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher