Fairfax, Virginia vs. Yorktown Heights, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yorktown Heights, New York is 11.5% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,265 in Yorktown Heights, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yorktown Heights, New York is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Yorktown Heights
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Yorktown Heights, NY
Compared to Fairfax, Yorktown Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.4% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher