Fairfax, Virginia vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.5% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,105 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Chicago
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Fairfax, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
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  Personal
  6.0% lower
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