Fairfax, Virginia vs. Union City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, New Jersey is 13.2% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $20,842 in Union City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, New Jersey is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Union City
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Union City, NJ
Compared to Fairfax, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower