North Arlington, New Jersey vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 13.6% more expensive than North Arlington, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $56,783 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in North Arlington, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than North Arlington, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Fairfax
than in North Arlington, New Jersey
North Arlington, NJ vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to North Arlington, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher