Cost of Living Calculator - Palatine, Illinois vs Fairfield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 42.0% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $553,872 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to Palatine, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% higher
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  44.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher

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