Lake Zurich, Illinois vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 36.8% more expensive than Lake Zurich, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $136,842 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Lake Zurich, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Lake Zurich, IL vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Lake Zurich, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher