Houston, Texas vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 62.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $145,885 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Houston, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% higher
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher