Fairfield, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 23.9% more expensive than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $61,965 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Seattle
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Fairfield, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.2% lower
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher