Fairfax, Virginia vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 41.2% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,130 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Fairfax, Iowa City 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower