Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 21.2% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $165,504 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Fairfield, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower