Naperville, Illinois vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 21.7% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $121,675 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Naperville, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher