Fairfield, WA Cost of Living


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Fairfield cost of living score
103.1
More expensive
3.1% higher
than the US average
15.4% lower
than the Washington average
Fairfield, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 103.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.1% higher than the U.S. average and 15.4% higher than the average for Washington.

Fairfield, WA

Housing costs in Fairfield?
A typical home costs $294,300, which is 13.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.0% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fairfield costs $1,120 per month, which is 21.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 54.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Fairfield?
To live comfortably in Fairfield, Washington, a minimum annual income of $56,520 for a family, and $34,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fairfield?
The cost of living in Fairfield, WA is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home price is around $210,000 and the median rent is around $1,300 per month. The cost of groceries, utilities and other basic items are also surprisingly low in this rural area. In addition, the unemployment rate is below 5%, which means that people can find employment easily. All these factors make Fairfield an attractive option for those looking for a more affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFairfieldWashingtonUnited States
  103.1121.9100.0
  98.5101.1100
  84.588.8100.0
  90.8172.8100.0
  $294,300$534,700$338,100
  81.2%74.0%100.0%
  92.3113.6100.0
  127.4113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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My husband and I moved to Fairfield, WA. in August of 2009. We had some apprehension on whether we would be accepted, as small towns are known for shunning "outsiders".  More

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