Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Effingham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 3.2% cheaper than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,622 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Effingham
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville, NC vs. Effingham, IL
Compared to Fayetteville, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower