Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 4.3% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $47,868 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Fairfield, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower