Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Scarsdale, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarsdale, New York is 32.2% more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $66,118 in Scarsdale, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarsdale, New York is more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Scarsdale
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Scarsdale, NY
Compared to Fairfield, Scarsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower