Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 57.8% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $97,841 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Grand Forks, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  71.6% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher