Fairfax, Virginia vs. East Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Hartford, Connecticut is 32.9% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $33,570 in East Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in East Hartford
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. East Hartford, CT
Compared to Fairfax, East Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher