Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Fairfield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 36.6% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $52,657 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Fairfield
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to San Francisco, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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