Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Ellsworth, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellsworth, Maine is 42.4% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $28,779 in Ellsworth, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellsworth, Maine is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Ellsworth
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Ellsworth, ME
Compared to Fairfield, Ellsworth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  45.7% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower