Cost of Living Calculator - Scranton, Pennsylvania vs Fairfield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 95.9% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $229,263 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
422% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to Scranton, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.9% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  653.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  55.2% higher
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher

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