Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is 5.1% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $47,448 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% cheaper in Steamboat Springs
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Steamboat Springs, CO
Compared to Fairfield, Steamboat Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  50.0% lower
  Health
  38.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower