Albany, New York vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 60.4% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $160,415 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Albany, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.4% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  55.0% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher