Fairfield, California vs. Sun Valley, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun Valley, Idaho is 15.4% more expensive than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $86,577 in Sun Valley, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun Valley, Idaho is more expensive than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Sun Valley
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. Sun Valley, ID
Compared to Fairfield, Sun Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower