Bloomington, Illinois vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 79.9% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $134,891 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Bloomington, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.9% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  89.3% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher