Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Fairfield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 7.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $92,279 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to Seattle, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  79.2% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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