Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Fairfield, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Iowa is 6.6% cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $112,121 in Fairfield, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Iowa is cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Fairfield, IA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower