Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Garden City, New York


The cost of living in Garden City, New York is 29.3% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $517,139 in Garden City, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden City, New York is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Garden City
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Garden City, NY
Compared to Fairfax, Garden City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% higher
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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