Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 50.9% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $75,474 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Martinsburg, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher