Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 35.7% more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $203,488 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Alameda
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower