| | Fairfield, CA | Mitchell, SD | United States |
| Overall | 134.3 | 79.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.0 | 99.3 | 100 |
| Health | 112.3 | 117.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 189.9 | 61.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $608,300 | $218,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,610.0% | 9,550.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 116.7 | 56.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 124.8 | 86.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Fairfield 
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I've lived here for 4 years. On the up side, housing is affordable. The downside, there is nothing to do here. The city lacks community events and an a nice downtown. We More
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Reviews for Mitchell 
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I attempted to come to this area based on a report seen on a local news report that I saw. I could relate to what the person was saying about the area they came from More
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