Fairfax, Virginia vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 23.2% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $153,576 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Wheaton
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Fairfax, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower