Cost of Living Calculator - Jefferson, New Jersey vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 46.6% more expensive than Jefferson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $73,294 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Jefferson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Jefferson, New Jersey
Jefferson, NJ vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Jefferson, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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