Atlanta, Georgia vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 41.5% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $70,750 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Atlanta, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% higher
      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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher