Clayton, Missouri vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 8.3% cheaper than Clayton, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $45,836 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is cheaper than Clayton, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Clayton, Missouri
Clayton, MO vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Clayton, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher