Fairfax, Virginia vs. Barrington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barrington, Illinois is 14.8% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,578 in Barrington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barrington, Illinois is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Barrington
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Barrington, IL
Compared to Fairfax, Barrington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower