Pekin, Illinois vs. Fairmont, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairmont, Minnesota is 5.0% cheaper than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $93,691 in Fairmont, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairmont, Minnesota is cheaper than Pekin, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
59% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Fairmont, MN
Compared to Pekin, Fairmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower