Newport, Maine vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 53.5% more expensive than Newport, Maine.

You would need a salary of $115,136 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Newport, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Newport, Maine
Newport, ME vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Newport, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher