| | Richardson, TX | Fairfield, CA | United States |
| Overall | 100.2 | 134.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.9 | 108.0 | 100 |
| Health | 98.1 | 112.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 125.9 | 189.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $410,400 | $608,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,100.0% | 10,610.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 112.2 | 116.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 107.9 | 124.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Richardson 
6 Reviews
Lived in Richardson for 40 years and it's home. Good schools, hospitals, emergency services, retail and restaurants. Fair weather and slightly high but reasonable cost More
It's great to live in a neighborhood. Better yet a community. It is relatively quiet and peaceful. Having lived in the city (Dallas) for a number of years it was a More
My wife and I have lived in Richardson for 4 years now. Richardson is like anywhere else in terms of it depends on what you are looking for. Richardson has a lot of More
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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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