Gloucester, Massachusetts vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 3.8% more expensive than Gloucester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $155,752 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Gloucester, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester, MA vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Gloucester, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower