Cost of Living Calculator - Highland Park, Illinois vs Fairfield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 20.5% more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,233 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to Highland Park, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% higher
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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