Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Fairfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Illinois is 28.0% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,008 in Fairfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Illinois is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Fairfield, IL
Compared to Charlotte, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  34.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower