Fairfield, Texas vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 83.9% more expensive than Fairfield, Texas.

You would need a salary of $137,927 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Fairfield, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Salinas
than in Fairfield, Texas
Fairfield, TX vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.9% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher