Gary, Indiana vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 85.7% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $92,867 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
667% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Gary, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.7% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  876.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher