Skaneateles, New York vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 25.5% more expensive than Skaneateles, New York.

You would need a salary of $87,841 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Skaneateles, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Skaneateles, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Skaneateles, New York
Skaneateles, NY vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Skaneateles, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher