salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $99,120 a year. That is $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 371 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fairfield?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fairfield
| Size | Fairfield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,903 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,992 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,305 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,759 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,041 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fairfield overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fairfield, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fairfield
Life in Fairfield
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fairfield?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,854 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $624,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fairfield, CA?
Renting in Fairfield costs a median of about $2,478 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Fairfield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $99,120 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fairfield cheap or expensive?
Fairfield is rated OK: rent takes 27.1% of the typical household income of $109,894. It ranks 371st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fairfield?
The median homeowner in Fairfield pays $4,677 a year in property taxes, about 0.75% of the median home value.
Is Fairfield more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fairfield?
The median home value in Fairfield is $624,300, about 5.7 times the typical yearly household income.
120,785 people live in Fairfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.