Medical Lake, Washington vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 32.5% more expensive than Medical Lake, Washington.

You would need a salary of $75,517 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medical Lake, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Medical Lake, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Medical Lake, Washington
Medical Lake, WA vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Medical Lake, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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)
  85.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.6% higher
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher