Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Fairfield, California


The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 11.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $273,625 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Fairfield, CA
Compared to Boston, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower

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