Centereach, New York vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 16.3% more expensive than Centereach, New York.

You would need a salary of $81,429 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Centereach, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Centereach, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Centereach, New York
Centereach, NY vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Centereach, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher