Fairfax, Virginia vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 28.8% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,713 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Fairfax, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% lower
      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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower