Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, California vs Ferndale, Michigan


The cost of living in Ferndale, Michigan is 28.5% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $53,619 in Ferndale, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferndale, Michigan is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Ferndale
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs Ferndale, MI
Compared to Fairfield, Ferndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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