Fairfax Station, Virginia vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 29.1% cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,877 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Arlington Heights
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Fairfax Station, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% lower
      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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower