Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Clifton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clifton, New Jersey is 18.7% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $40,665 in Clifton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clifton, New Jersey is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Clifton
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Clifton, NJ
Compared to Fairfield, Clifton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower