Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Fairfield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 69.0% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $143,646 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to Elgin, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.0% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% higher
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  36.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher

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