Fairfield, IL Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Wayne County / Fairfield / Zip Codes

Fairfield cost of living score
74.6
Less expensive
25.4% lower
than the US average
20.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Fairfield, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.4% lower than the U.S. average and 20.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Fairfield, IL

Housing costs in Fairfield?
A typical home costs $79,400, which is 76.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 67.1% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fairfield costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 59.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Fairfield?
To live comfortably in Fairfield, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $15,120 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fairfield?
The cost of living in Fairfield, IL is relatively affordable. The median home value in the city is estimated to be around $77,000, which is about 10% lower than the national average. At the same time, the median household income in Fairfield is about $38,000, which is also lower than the national median of around $61,000. This combination makes Fairfield a great place for those looking to save money while still enjoying a good quality of life. Groceries and other essentials are typically quite affordable, with prices similar to those found throughout Illinois and elsewhere in the Midwest. Overall, Fairfield offers a comfortable lifestyle at an excellent price point.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFairfieldIllinoisUnited States
  74.693.7100.0
  91.994100
  127.496.9100.0
  24.680.2100.0
  $79,400$241,700$338,100
  100.2%97.7%100.0%
  69.5106.2100.0
  89.1107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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