Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Manchester, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, Connecticut is 35.8% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $32,106 in Manchester, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, Connecticut is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Manchester
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Manchester, CT
Compared to Fairfield, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower