Fairfield, Iowa vs. Frankfort, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Frankfort, Kentucky is 7.3% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,014 in Frankfort, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Frankfort, Kentucky is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Frankfort
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs. Frankfort, KY
Compared to Fairfield, Frankfort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher