Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, Connecticut vs Santa Clara, California


The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 51.9% more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $75,937 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower

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