Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs Fairfield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 11.5% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $44,254 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to Monterey, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.6% higher
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher

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