Meriden, Connecticut vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 56.5% more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $78,261 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Meriden, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower