Cost of Living Calculator - Montclair, New Jersey vs Fairfield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 10.2% cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $269,374 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Montclair, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Montclair, New Jersey
Montclair, NJ vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to Montclair, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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