| | Fairfield, CT | Pittsburgh, PA | United States |
| Overall | 138.6 | 91.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.6 | 101.0 | 100 |
| Health | 126.8 | 88.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 221.1 | 74.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $708,700 | $204,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 12,330.0% | 10,230.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 135.8 | 105.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 161.9 | 125.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Fairfield 
5 Reviews
I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person More
I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person More
Very expensive town to live in but good restaurants, schools, beaches and access to More
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I left Pittsburgh for Cleveland and boy do I appreciate Pittsburgh now. Parts of Pittsburgh are blue collar but sections like East Liberty, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill and More
I will give Pittsburgh 5 Stars for the ability to raise a family but it certainly has deficits that I'll cover at the end.
I grew up in a small river town 45 minutes More
As a custom home builder in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I have had the opportunity to work in a number of different cities and towns across the state. In my experience, More
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