Newport News, Virginia vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 48.3% more expensive than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $148,302 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Newport News, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher