Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Fairfield, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Iowa is 19.1% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $80,874 in Fairfield, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Iowa is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Fairfield, IA
Compared to Lincoln, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower