Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, Connecticut vs Altoona, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 51.7% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $36,249 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Altoona
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs Altoona, PA
Compared to Fairfield, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower

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