Fairfax, Virginia vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 46.6% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,081 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Champaign
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Fairfax, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower