New Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 68.8% more expensive than New Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $126,562 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in New Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than New Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Manhattan
than in New Fairfield, Connecticut
New Fairfield, CT vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to New Fairfield, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.8% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher