Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Fairfield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 0.9% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $75,684 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to Boston, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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