Carson, Washington vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 27.0% more expensive than Carson, Washington.

You would need a salary of $152,420 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Carson, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Carson, Washington
Carson, WA vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Carson, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.6% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher