Cost of Living Calculator - Bethesda, Maryland vs Fairfield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 17.6% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $98,914 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to Bethesda, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  46.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher

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