Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Fairfield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 71.2% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $128,431 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Fairfield
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to West Lafayette, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.2% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  92.6% higher
  Health
  37.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.2% higher

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