Fairfax, Virginia vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 26.9% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,192 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Lake Zurich
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to Fairfax, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower