Sarasota, Florida vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 50.4% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $112,828 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Sarasota, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% higher
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher