Newport News, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 62.3% more expensive than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $137,974 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Newport News, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.3% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher