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


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 29.8% more expensive than Skokie, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,329 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Skokie, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Skokie, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, IL vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Skokie, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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