Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, New Hampshire vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 55.0% more expensive than Rochester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $116,266 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Rochester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Rochester, New Hampshire
Rochester, NH vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Rochester, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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