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


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 19.0% more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,518 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Elmhurst, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.