Cost of Living Calculator - Vancouver, Washington vs Fairfield, California


The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 14.7% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $86,059 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs Fairfield, CA
Compared to Vancouver, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.4% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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