| | Fairfield, CT | Rye, NY | United States |
| Overall | 138.6 | 157.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.6 | 120.7 | 100 |
| Health | 126.8 | 126.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 221.1 | 677.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $708,700 | $1,675,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 12,330.0% | 15,280.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 135.8 | 119.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 161.9 | 159.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Fairfield 
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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
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
Very expensive town to live in but good restaurants, schools, beaches and access to More
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Excellent community with terrific schools, proximity to New York City and New England, a vibrant town center and well educated residents. The only draw back is the cost More
Small city that offers all the charm of living in a highly educated, upscale small town setting with close proximity to New York City, Connecticut and New England, and More
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