Fairfield, CA Cost of Living


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Fairfield cost of living score
134.3
More expensive
34.3% higher
than the US average
10.4% lower
than the California average
Fairfield, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 134.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 34.3% higher than the U.S. average and 10.4% higher than the average for California.

Fairfield, CA

Housing costs in Fairfield?
A typical home costs $608,300, which is 79.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.1% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fairfield costs $2,030 per month, which is 42.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.9% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Fairfield?
To live comfortably in Fairfield, California, a minimum annual income of $116,640 for a family, and $67,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fairfield?
Fairfield is a cost-friendly city located in northern California. Home prices tend to hover around $400k on average while rent comes in just over $1,500 per month depending upon desired area and desired amenities. Groceries are slightly higher than the national average with local sales taxes coming in at 8%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFairfieldCaliforniaUnited States
  134.3149.9100.0
  108105.1100
  112.398.3100.0
  189.9234.8100.0
  $608,300$733,500$338,100
  106.1%102.4%100.0%
  116.7133.1100.0
  124.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 4 years. On the up side, housing is affordable. The downside, there is nothing to do here. The city lacks community events and an a nice downtown. We  More

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Over 9 years ago

I am finding out the cost of living here in Fairfield is way too high for my retirement. I am looking for a place where the cost of living is in line with my retirement  More

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Over 13 years ago

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