New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 52.4% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $647,539 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Fairfield
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to New Orleans, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.2% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% higher