Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 1.5% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,268 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Melrose, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower