Queens, New York vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 11.9% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $44,029 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Queens, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower