Albany, California vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 27.6% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $36,219 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Albany, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.0% higher
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher