Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, California vs Northbrook, Illinois


The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 1.3% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $49,372 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Northbrook
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs Northbrook, IL
Compared to Fairfield, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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