Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Western Springs, Illinois


The cost of living in Western Springs, Illinois is 6.2% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $375,169 in Western Springs, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Western Springs, Illinois is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Western Springs
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Western Springs, IL
Compared to Fairfax, Western Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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