Kettering, Ohio vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 60.8% more expensive than Kettering, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $147,943 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kettering, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Kettering, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Kettering, Ohio
Kettering, OH vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Kettering, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  48.9% higher
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher