Fairview, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 18.2% more expensive than Fairview, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $70,891 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairview, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Fairview, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Chicago
than in Fairview, Pennsylvania
Fairview, PA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Fairview, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  62.0% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher