Cost of Living Calculator - South Lake Tahoe, California vs Fairfield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 9.9% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $54,933 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Fairfield
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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