Centralia, Washington vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 44.3% more expensive than Centralia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $72,175 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Centralia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Centralia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Centralia, Washington
Centralia, WA vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Centralia, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% higher
      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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.5% higher
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher