| | Fairfield, CT | Vienna, VA | United States |
| Overall | 138.6 | 149.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.6 | 116.4 | 100 |
| Health | 126.8 | 102.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 221.1 | 320.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $708,700 | $941,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 12,330.0% | 9,570.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 135.8 | 122.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 161.9 | 148.1 | 100 |
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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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I grew up in Vienna, on a farm, and while the town has grown and changed quite a bit since those days, it still has a small town vibe and strong sense of community. More
Vienna, VA is a nice community and town, but it ain't cheap. As we have started looking for places to retire, I have found out that the property taxes we pay here are More
Schools are very good. Our local school (Colvin Run),teaches to a high standard, offers lots of "specials" and has a strong character education program. My kids love More
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