Cost of Living Calculator - New Fairfield, Connecticut vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 18.1% cheaper than New Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $81,896 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than New Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Chicago
than in New Fairfield, Connecticut
New Fairfield, CT vs Chicago, IL
Compared to New Fairfield, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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