Pacific Grove, California vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 22.7% cheaper than Pacific Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $38,661 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is cheaper than Pacific Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Pacific Grove, California
Pacific Grove, CA vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Pacific Grove, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.1% higher
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher