Fairfield, Iowa vs. Park Ridge, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Park Ridge, New Jersey is 95.4% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,703 in Park Ridge, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Park Ridge, New Jersey is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
363% more expensive in Park Ridge
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs. Park Ridge, NJ
Compared to Fairfield, Park Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.4% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  124.5% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher