What is a pro or con of living in Fairfield, Connecticutcompared to Lawrence, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 82% more expensive in Fairfield.

What salary do I need to live in Fairfield, Connecticut copmared to Lawrence, Massachusetts?

A salary of $150,000 in Lawrence, Massachusetts should increase to $211,091 in Fairfield, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAWRENCE vs. FAIRFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Lawrence, Massachusetts vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 40.7% more expensive than Lawrence, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $211,091 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Lawrence, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Lawrence, Massachusetts

Lawrence, MA vs. Fairfield, CT

Compared to Lawrence, Fairfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

88.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.7% higher

Commute

42.6% higher

Health

43.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Lawrence, Massachusetts vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lawrence, MA vs. Fairfield, CT

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