Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Carlstadt, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlstadt, New Jersey is 14.5% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $42,733 in Carlstadt, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlstadt, New Jersey is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Carlstadt
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Carlstadt, NJ
Compared to Fairfield, Carlstadt is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower