Pleasanton, California vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 32.4% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $33,814 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Pleasanton, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% lower
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher