Fairfield, Iowa vs. Bridgewater, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgewater, New Jersey is 87.8% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $133,365 in Bridgewater, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgewater, New Jersey is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in Bridgewater
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs. Bridgewater, NJ
Compared to Fairfield, Bridgewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.8% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  323.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  128.0% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% higher