Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Fairbank, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbank, Iowa is 1.4% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $35,476 in Fairbank, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbank, Iowa is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% more expensive in Fairbank
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Fairbank, IA
Compared to Cedar Falls, Fairbank is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% higher
      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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher