Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Lake Zurich, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 6.2% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $53,088 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Lake Zurich
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to Fairbanks, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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