Brooklyn, New York vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 19.8% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,119 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Brooklyn, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% lower
      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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.8% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower