What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $78,561 in Fairview CDP (Buncombe County), North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Fairview CDP (Buncombe County), North Carolina is 4.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,561 in Fairview CDP (Buncombe County), North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairview CDP (Buncombe County), North Carolina is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Fairview CDP (Buncombe County)
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Fairview Cdp (Buncombe County), NC

Compared to Chicago, Fairview Cdp (Buncombe County) is:

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4.7% higher

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

52.9% higher

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Utilities

4.8% lower

Commute

37.7% lower

Health

39.7% higher

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Personal

5.7% lower

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Chicago, IL vs Fairview Cdp (Buncombe County), NC

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