Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 48.0% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $221,967 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Lincoln, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  53.6% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher