Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 30.6% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $52,035 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Chicago
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Fairfield, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  12.1% lower
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