Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Brighton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brighton, Michigan is 28.4% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $35,820 in Brighton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brighton, Michigan is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Brighton
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Brighton, MI
Compared to Fairfield, Brighton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% lower
      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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  35.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower