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

Median Home Cost is 411% more expensive in Fairfax.

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

A salary of $65,000 in Binghamton, New York should increase to $128,956 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.

BINGHAMTON vs. FAIRFAX
Cost of Living Comparison

Binghamton, New York vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 98.4% more expensive than Binghamton, New York.

You would need a salary of $128,956 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Binghamton, New York.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
411% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Binghamton, New York

Binghamton, NY vs. Fairfax, VA

Compared to Binghamton, Fairfax is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

98.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

607.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% higher

Commute

65.3% higher

Health

10.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Binghamton, New York vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Binghamton, NY vs. Fairfax, VA

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