Fairfax, Virginia vs. Newark, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, Delaware is 30.2% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $90,789 in Newark, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, Delaware is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Newark
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Newark, DE
Compared to Fairfax, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower