Norwalk, Connecticut vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 28.7% more expensive than Norwalk, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $64,339 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Norwalk, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk, CT vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Norwalk, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower