What is a pro or con of living in Fairfield, Connecticutcompared to Madison, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 109% more expensive in Fairfield.

What salary do I need to live in Fairfield, Connecticut copmared to Madison, Wisconsin?

A salary of $85,000 in Madison, Wisconsin should increase to $129,763 in Fairfield, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MADISON vs. FAIRFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Madison, Wisconsin vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 52.7% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $129,763 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, WI vs. Fairfield, CT

Compared to Madison, Fairfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

104.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.7% higher

Commute

58.3% higher

Health

36.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Madison, Wisconsin vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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