Buffalo, New York vs. Fairfield, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Iowa is 16.4% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $41,808 in Fairfield, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Iowa is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Fairfield, IA
Compared to Buffalo, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher