Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Decatur, Illinois


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 53.8% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $23,111 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Decatur
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Fairfax, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower

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