Cost of Living Calculator - Fountain Hills, Arizona vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 16.1% cheaper than Fountain Hills, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $83,906 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Fountain Hills, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Chicago
than in Fountain Hills, Arizona
Fountain Hills, AZ vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Fountain Hills, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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