Dover, New Hampshire vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 27.1% more expensive than Dover, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $63,568 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Dover, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Dover, New Hampshire
Dover, NH vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Dover, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  35.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher