Lafayette, Colorado vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 1.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $122,165 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
31% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower