What is a pro or con of living in Fairfield, Connecticutcompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 99% more expensive in Fairfield.

What salary do I need to live in Fairfield, Connecticut copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $80,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $123,347 in Fairfield, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STATE COLLEGE vs. FAIRFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 54.2% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $123,347 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Fairfield
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Fairfield, CT

Compared to State College, Fairfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

59.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

36.4% higher

Commute

87.1% higher

Health

0.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

23.1% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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