Buffalo, New York vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 67.5% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $217,695 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Buffalo, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.5% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  546.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% higher