Fairfield, Iowa vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 279.1% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $303,243 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1173% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  279.1% 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
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,441.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  131.6% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher