Fallbrook, California vs. Fairfield, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Iowa is 51.6% cheaper than Fallbrook, California.

You would need a salary of $24,183 in Fairfield, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fallbrook, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Iowa is cheaper than Fallbrook, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Fallbrook, California
Fallbrook, CA vs. Fairfield, IA
Compared to Fallbrook, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% lower
      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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  51.9% lower
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower