Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Lewes, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewes, Delaware is 24.4% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $37,791 in Lewes, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewes, Delaware is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Lewes
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Lewes, DE
Compared to Fairfield, Lewes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower