Cost of living
Fairfield County compared to Michigan
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Overview comparison
Fairfield CountyMichigan
Consumer prices in Michigan are roughly 19% higher than in Fairfield County.
Cost of living
| Item | Fairfield County | Michigan |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,940 | 1,948 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,186 | 5,414 |
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| Without rent one person | 595 | 866 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,388 | 2,566 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,204.45 | 1,263.16 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,050.42 | 2,094.59 |
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| Food person | 498 | 647 |
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| Food family | 1,469 | 1,587 |
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| Transport person | 64.44 | 61.41 |
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| Transport family | 186.95 | 160.95 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.94 years | 67.45 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Fairfield County | Michigan |
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| Lunch Menu | 15 | 15.59 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 70.43 | 66.53 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.65 | 9.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.18 | 4.6 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.31 | 5.01 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.21 | 2.71 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Fairfield County | Michigan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,069.41 | 1,456.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 975.23 | 894.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,803.39 | 1,935.61 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,826.32 | 1,977.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 103.3 | 111.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 138.23 | 140.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.26 | 54.87 |
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Transportation
| Item | Fairfield County | Michigan |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.35 | 5.39 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,715 | 2,639 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,750 | 1,591 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.79 | 1.81 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 84.59% | 62.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.75 | 15.72 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Fairfield County | Michigan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 | 0.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.71 | 2.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.26 | 3.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.67 | 10.2 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.39 | 10.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.14 | 12.61 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.12 | 1.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.12 |
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Other
| Item | Fairfield County | Michigan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.06 | 36.59 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.68 | 13.46 |
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| Doctors visit | 83.2 | 89.26 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.47 | 14.39 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.25 | 51.81 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.34 | 102.31 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 985.24 | 1,268.03 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,657 | 18,262 |
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