Chicago, Illinois vs. Fredericksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fredericksburg, Virginia is 0.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,447 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fredericksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Fredericksburg
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Fredericksburg, VA
Compared to Chicago, Fredericksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower