Fairfield, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 1.2% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $74,114 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
22% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower