Washington, District of Columbia vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 10.1% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $44,954 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Washington, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% lower
      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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher