Fairfield, Iowa vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 47.8% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $133,054 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Fairfield, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  100.8% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher