Sunnyvale, California vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 44.8% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $27,594 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Sunnyvale, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.9% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher