Fairfax, Virginia vs. Upper Montclair, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Upper Montclair, New Jersey is 27.8% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $95,850 in Upper Montclair, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Upper Montclair, New Jersey is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Upper Montclair
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Upper Montclair, NJ
Compared to Fairfax, Upper Montclair is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher