Yakima, Washington vs. Fairfield, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Iowa is 20.3% cheaper than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,828 in Fairfield, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Iowa is cheaper than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Fairfield, IA
Compared to Yakima, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  38.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower