What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Fairfield, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 366% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Fairfield, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Fairfield, Iowa should increase to $101,757 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FAIRFIELD vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Fairfield, Iowa vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 103.5% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $101,757 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
366% more expensive in Washington
than in Fairfield, Iowa

Fairfield, IA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Fairfield, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

103.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

20.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

414.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.0% higher

Commute

121.4% higher

Health

20.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Fairfield, Iowa vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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