Beacon, New York vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 17.2% more expensive than Beacon, New York.

You would need a salary of $58,577 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Beacon, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Beacon, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Beacon, New York
Beacon, NY vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Beacon, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher