Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Fairfield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 58.8% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $119,077 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to Durham, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.8% 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)
  126.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  61.5% higher
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% higher

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