Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs West Haven, Connecticut


The cost of living in West Haven, Connecticut is 27.6% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $36,201 in West Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Haven, Connecticut is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in West Haven
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs West Haven, CT
Compared to Fairfax, West Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% higher
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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