Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Vermont vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 0.9% more expensive than Fairfax, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $50,470 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Fairfax, Vermont
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
59% more expensive in Chicago
than in Fairfax, Vermont
Fairfax, VT vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Fairfax, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  30.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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