Fairfield, Connecticut vs. South Orange Village, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Orange Village, New Jersey is 8.5% more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $54,264 in South Orange Village, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Orange Village, New Jersey is more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in South Orange Village
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. South Orange Village, NJ
Compared to Fairfield, South Orange Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% higher
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower