San Diego, California vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 3.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $134,147 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Fairfield
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to San Diego, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  42.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher