San Antonio, Texas vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 50.8% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $165,857 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Fairfield
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to San Antonio, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher