San Jose, California vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 28.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $144,000 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Fairfield
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to San Jose, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher