What is a pro or con of living in Fairfield, Connecticutcompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in Fairfield.

What salary do I need to live in Fairfield, Connecticut copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $70,492 in Fairfield, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. FAIRFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 41.0% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,492 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Fairfield, CT

Compared to Charleston, Fairfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

65.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.4% higher

Commute

44.3% higher

Health

31.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

17.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Fairfield, CT

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