Plattsburgh, New York vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 89.5% more expensive than Plattsburgh, New York.

You would need a salary of $94,757 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Plattsburgh, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Plattsburgh, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Plattsburgh, New York
Plattsburgh, NY vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Plattsburgh, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.5% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  96.0% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher