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

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Is it cheaper to live in Fairfield or is it cheaper to live in Medford?
- Fairfield is 32.1% more expensive than Medford.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fairfield or Medford?
- Fairfield housing costs are 54.3% more expensive than Medford housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Medford or is Health Care more affordable in Fairfield.
- Health related expenses are 31.5% more in Fairfield.
 Medford, NJFairfield, CTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock138.6100
 Food & Groceries108.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock126.8100
 Housing143.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$708,700$338,100
 Utilities113  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock135.8100
 Miscellaneous118.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Medford    4 Reviews

From the beach to the Pinelands, there's plenty of outdoor activities to do with the family.   More

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We've lived in Medford for almost 4 years now; my husband grew up here. We have 3 kids, 2 in elementary school; one in pre-k. Medford has serene, nice, quiet  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beautiful wooded area surrounded by lakes,farms and Horse farms with top notch  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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