Falmouth, Maine vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 13.1% more expensive than Falmouth, Maine.

You would need a salary of $122,121 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Falmouth, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Falmouth, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
59% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Falmouth, Maine
Falmouth, ME vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Falmouth, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  72.1% higher
  Health
  40.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher