| | Fairfield, CT | St. Joseph, MI | United States |
| Overall | 138.6 | 88.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.6 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Health | 126.8 | 92.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 221.1 | 87.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $708,700 | $263,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 12,330.0% | 8,630.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 135.8 | 87.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 161.9 | 93.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for Fairfield 
5 Reviews
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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Reviews for St. Joseph 7 Reviews
I felt compelled to leave a comment because other young professionals have left words of St. Joe being boring, etc. I agree that St. Joe is not a great place for More
St. Joseph's location on Lake Michigan makes it a popular resort destination. The city is host to a number of festivals throughout the year, summer concerts by the river More
St. Joseph is like a little lost treasure on the west side of Michigan. Located near Lake Michigan, it's a town that has a wonderful mixture of rural and urban so you More
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