Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Fountain Hills, Arizona


The cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 19.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,387 in Fountain Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Hills, Arizona is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Fountain Hills
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Fountain Hills, AZ
Compared to Chicago, Fountain Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% higher
      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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower

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