Benicia, California vs. Fair Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fair Oaks, California is 13.1% cheaper than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $43,430 in Fair Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Oaks, California is cheaper than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Fair Oaks
than in Benicia, California
Benicia, CA vs. Fair Oaks, CA
Compared to Benicia, Fair Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher