Fairfield, Iowa vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 11.8% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,878 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Fairfield, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  61.2% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower