Cost of Living Calculator - Chatham, Illinois vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 71.1% more expensive than Chatham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $128,403 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chatham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Chatham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Chatham, Illinois
Chatham, IL vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Chatham, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.1% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  68.6% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher

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