New York, New York vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 12.1% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $703,173 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Fairfax
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to New York, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower