Fairfield, California vs. Carson City, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson City, Nevada is 18.2% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $55,118 in Carson City, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson City, Nevada is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Carson City
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. Carson City, NV
Compared to Fairfield, Carson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower