Fairfield, Illinois vs. Auburn, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Maine is 24.1% more expensive than Fairfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,047 in Auburn, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Maine is more expensive than Fairfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Auburn
than in Fairfield, Illinois
Fairfield, IL vs. Auburn, ME
Compared to Fairfield, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher