What is a pro or con of living in Fairfield, Californiacompared to Arlington, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 32% cheaper in Fairfield.

What salary do I need to live in Fairfield, California copmared to Arlington, Massachusetts?

A salary of $115,000 in Arlington, Massachusetts could decrease to $90,952 in Fairfield, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON vs. FAIRFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 20.9% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $90,952 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfield, California is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Arlington, Massachusetts

Arlington, MA vs. Fairfield, CA

Compared to Arlington, Fairfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

37.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.8% lower

Commute

11.4% higher

Health

25.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, MA vs. Fairfield, CA

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