Cost of Living in Fairfield County, CT

Modeled annual cost: $69,563.

Median family income: $0.

Affordability Snapshot

CT County Median

$56,751

State Rank

1thMost expensive counties in CT out of 8See Connecticut county rankings

Median Income

$0

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Fairfield County, CT.

$18,792 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$69,563

Per year

  • Housing:$18,792
  • Taxes:$16,517
  • Transport:$13,203
  • Healthcare:$8,563
  • Other Costs:$7,411
  • Food:$5,077
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Connecticut

1Hartford County, CT
$54,780
2Litchfield County, CT
$55,870
3Windham County, CT
$55,966
4New London County, CT
$56,168
5Tolland County, CT
$57,333

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