Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 21.4% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $58,963 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Oak Park
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Fairfield, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower