Montpelier, Idaho vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 62.2% more expensive than Montpelier, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $189,722 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montpelier, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Montpelier, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Montpelier, Idaho
Montpelier, ID vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Montpelier, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.2% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  47.7% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher