Fairfax, Virginia vs. Cary, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, Illinois is 29.4% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $35,290 in Cary, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, Illinois is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Cary
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Cary, IL
Compared to Fairfax, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower