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FAIRFAX vs. DES PLAINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Des Plaines, Illinois
The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is
28.8%
cheaper
than Fairfax, Virginia.
You would need a salary of
$35,594
in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is
cheaper
than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Fairfax, Des Plaines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
28.8% lower
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, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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14.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
54.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
1.5% lower
Commute
1.3% lower
Health
14.3% lower
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Personal
6.0% lower
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