Gibson, Iowa vs. Fairfield, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Iowa is 4.1% more expensive than Gibson, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,039 in Fairfield, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gibson, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Iowa is more expensive than Gibson, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Gibson, Iowa
Gibson, IA vs. Fairfield, IA
Compared to Gibson, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower