Fairfield, Iowa vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 190.5% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $217,905 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
756% more expensive in San Jose
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Fairfield, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  190.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  827.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  147.1% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
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  Personal
  9.2% higher
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