Fairfield, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 30.1% more expensive than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $65,066 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower