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FAIRFAX vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fairfax, Virginia vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
27.5%
cheaper
than Fairfax, Virginia.
You would need a salary of
$398,513
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Chicago
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Fairfax, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
27.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
14.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
58.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.7% lower
Commute
8.5% higher
Health
14.3% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
6.0% lower
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