Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 17.0% more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $87,742 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Irvine
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower