2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Fairfield, CT vs Upper Montclair, NJ

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Is it cheaper to live in Upper Montclair or is it cheaper to live in Fairfield?
- Upper Montclair is 2.6% less expensive than Fairfield.

Which city has more affordable housing, Upper Montclair or Fairfield?
- Upper Montclair housing costs are 49.9% more expensive than Fairfield housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Fairfield or is Health Care more affordable in Upper Montclair.
- Health related expenses are 21.8% less in Upper Montclair.
 Fairfield, CTUpper Montclair, NJUnited States
 Overall  Unlock135.0100
 Food & Groceries108.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock99.1100
 Housing221.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$856,400$338,100
 Utilities123  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock161.2100
 Miscellaneous161.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Fairfield    5 Reviews

Over 12 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

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 13 years ago

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

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