Carthage, New York vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 87.4% more expensive than Carthage, New York.

You would need a salary of $159,254 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Carthage, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Carthage, New York
Carthage, NY vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Carthage, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.4% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  389.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  81.8% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher