Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Fairfield township (Essex County), New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield township (Essex County), New Jersey is 18.7% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $89,016 in Fairfield township (Essex County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield township (Essex County), New Jersey is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Fairfield township (Essex County)
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Fairfield Township (Essex County), NJ
Compared to Salt Lake City, Fairfield Township (Essex County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher