Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Fairfield, California


The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 71.3% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $14,353 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Fairfield, CA
Compared to Los Altos, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.3% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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