Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Fairfield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 51.2% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $393,047 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to Salem, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.5% higher
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.0% higher

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