Apex, North Carolina vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 36.6% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $204,943 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Apex, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% higher