Fairfield, California vs. Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, North Carolina is 40.8% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $56,200 in Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Salem
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. Salem, NC
Compared to Fairfield, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower