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Little Silver, NJ vs Fairfield, CT

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Is it cheaper to live in Fairfield or is it cheaper to live in Little Silver?
- Fairfield is 7.4% more expensive than Little Silver.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fairfield or Little Silver?
- Fairfield housing costs are 13.8% less expensive than Little Silver housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Little Silver or is Health Care more affordable in Fairfield.
- Health related expenses are 29.0% more in Fairfield.
 Little Silver, NJFairfield, CTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock138.6100
 Food & Groceries110.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock126.8100
 Housing256.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$708,700$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock135.8100
 Miscellaneous140.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Little Silver    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

For the first couple of years that I lived in Little Silver I thought it was a friendly town. I learned otherwise. People here only care about money. This is a small  More

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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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