Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, California vs San Carlos, California


The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 136.2% more expensive than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $177,147 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs San Carlos, CA
Compared to Fairfield, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.2% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  303.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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