Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Fairfax, Missouri


The cost of living in Fairfax, Missouri is 32.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,489 in Fairfax, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Missouri is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Fairfax, MO
Compared to Chicago, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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