Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 55.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,789 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Charlotte, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% higher
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  33.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher