Dothan, Alabama vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 70.1% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $127,575 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Dothan, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.1% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  47.5% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher