Fairlawn, Ohio vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 21.1% more expensive than Fairlawn, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $60,541 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairlawn, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Fairlawn, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Chicago
than in Fairlawn, Ohio
Fairlawn, OH vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Fairlawn, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  59.7% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher