Chicago, Illinois vs. Farmington, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington, Connecticut is 4.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,467 in Farmington, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington, Connecticut is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Farmington
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Farmington, CT
Compared to Chicago, Farmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher