| | Waco, TX | Fairfield, CA | United States |
| Overall | 83.4 | 134.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.4 | 108.0 | 100 |
| Health | 101.0 | 112.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 57.6 | 189.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $208,800 | $608,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,720.0% | 10,610.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 72.3 | 116.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 91.3 | 124.8 | 100 |
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This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic. More
Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of More
i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased More
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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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