Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 4.4% more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $365,375 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Arlington
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Fairfield, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower