Secaucus, New Jersey vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 7.0% more expensive than Secaucus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $53,502 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Secaucus, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Secaucus, New Jersey
Secaucus, NJ vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Secaucus, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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