Fairfield, California vs. Rutherford, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rutherford, New Jersey is 5.5% more expensive than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $58,006 in Rutherford, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rutherford, New Jersey is more expensive than Fairfield, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
35% more expensive in Rutherford
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. Rutherford, NJ
Compared to Fairfield, Rutherford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher