Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, Connecticut vs West Hartford, Connecticut


The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 27.8% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $54,118 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in West Hartford
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs West Hartford, CT
Compared to Fairfield, West Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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