What is a pro or con of living in West Hartford, Connecticutcompared to Fairfax, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 40% cheaper in West Hartford.

What salary do I need to live in West Hartford, Connecticut copmared to Fairfax, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Fairfax, Virginia could decrease to $37,686 in West Hartford, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FAIRFAX vs. WEST HARTFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Fairfax, Virginia vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 24.6% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,686 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in West Hartford
than in Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax, VA vs. West Hartford, CT

Compared to Fairfax, West Hartford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

47.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.2% higher

Commute

14.8% lower

Health

11.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Fairfax, Virginia vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fairfax, VA vs. West Hartford, CT

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