Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Elmhurst, Illinois


The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 22.1% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $91,558 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Elmhurst
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Fairbanks, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% lower
  Commute
  61.1% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower

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