West Chicago, Illinois vs. Fairview Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairview Heights, Illinois is 19.3% cheaper than West Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,972 in Fairview Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairview Heights, Illinois is cheaper than West Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Fairview Heights
than in West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago, IL vs. Fairview Heights, IL
Compared to West Chicago, Fairview Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower