Galesburg, Illinois vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 121.2% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $110,597 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
727% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Galesburg, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.2% higher
      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
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  739.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  114.8% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher