Fair Oaks, California vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 41.2% cheaper than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $44,127 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, CA vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Fair Oaks, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  50.0% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower