Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Columbus, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Montana is 36.2% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $31,880 in Columbus, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Montana is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Columbus
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Columbus, MT
Compared to Fairfield, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower