Harwich, Massachusetts vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 20.8% more expensive than Harwich, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,422 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Harwich, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Harwich, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Harwich, Massachusetts
Harwich, MA vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Harwich, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  35.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher