Lakeville, Minnesota vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 36.9% more expensive than Lakeville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $184,775 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Lakeville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville, MN vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Lakeville, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.6% higher
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  69.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher