Fairfield, Connecticut vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 31.8% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $61,337 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in New Haven
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. New Haven, CT
Compared to Fairfield, New Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher