Dallas, Texas vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 34.1% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $113,950 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Dallas, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher