Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 100.8% more expensive than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $150,639 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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