| | Fairfield, CA | North Bend, WA | United States |
| Overall | 134.3 | 158.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.0 | 105.9 | 100 |
| Health | 112.3 | 88.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 189.9 | 266.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $608,300 | $863,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,610.0% | 7,380.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 116.7 | 139.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 124.8 | 151.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Fairfield 
10 Reviews
I've lived here for 4 years. On the up side, housing is affordable. The downside, there is nothing to do here. The city lacks community events and an a nice downtown. We More
I am finding out the cost of living here in Fairfield is way too high for my retirement. I am looking for a place where the cost of living is in line with my retirement More
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Reviews for North Bend 
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I’ve been living in North Bend for almost 3 years and adore this place. Great place for outdoor recreation and an inspiring place for creatives. Home to numerous filming More
Tech democrats packed into million dollar cheaply built homes like so many sardines. Homes not affordable to locals, just transplants. The young adults live with their More
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