Fairfield, CT Cost of Living


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Fairfield cost of living score
138.6
More expensive
38.6% higher
than the US average
24.0% higher
than the Connecticut average
Fairfield, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 138.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 38.6% higher than the U.S. average and 24.0% lower than the average for Connecticut.

Fairfield, CT

Housing costs in Fairfield?
A typical home costs $708,700, which is 109.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 95.7% more expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fairfield costs $2,440 per month, which is 70.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 32.0% more than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Fairfield?
To live comfortably in Fairfield, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $135,720 for a family, and $79,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fairfield?
Fairfield, CT is situated in the heart of Connecticut and lies just outside of New York City. Home prices generally range between $420k to $580k with similar numbers for rentals at roughly $1,600-$2,000 per month. Grocery expenses can also be kept low here due to its proximity to both Connecticut and New York markets which helps keep basic staple items affordable.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFairfieldConnecticutUnited States
  138.6111.8100.0
  108.6106.6100
  126.8118.6100.0
  221.1109.2100.0
  $708,700$362,100$338,100
  123.3%118.5%100.0%
  135.8112.4100.0
  161.9126.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Over 12 years ago

Very expensive town to live in but good restaurants, schools, beaches and access to  More

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