Fairfield, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 10.2% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $116,750 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower