Dallas, Texas vs. Fair Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fair Oaks, California is 36.1% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,069 in Fair Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Oaks, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Fair Oaks
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Fair Oaks, CA
Compared to Dallas, Fair Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher