Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 38.2% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $45,006 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Tucson
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Fairfield, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  32.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower