Fairfield Metro Area, IA Cost of Living


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Fairfield cost of living score
75.7
Less expensive
24.3% lower
than the US average
5.5% lower
than the Iowa average
Fairfield I Metro Area, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.3% lower than the U.S. average and 5.5% higher than the average for Iowa.

Fairfield Metro Area, IA

Housing costs in Fairfield?
A typical home costs $158,700, which is 53.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.6% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fairfield costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.1% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Fairfield?
To live comfortably in Fairfield I Metro Area, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $30,240 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fairfield?
The cost of living in Fairfield, IA Metro Area is significantly lower than the US average. According to recent data, the Cost of Living in Fairfield is 75.7 compared to 100 for the US. This means that residents have a greater purchasing power and can afford more with their money. Additionally, the median house value in Fairfield is $158,700 which is much lower than the US average of $338,100. This combination of low cost of living and low median house value makes Fairfield an attractive choice for those looking for a place to live without breaking their budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFairfieldIowaUnited States
  75.780.1100.0
  93.594.4100
  120.3108.2100.0
  44.355.4100.0
  $158,700$194,900$338,100
  100.8%98.5%100.0%
  61.371.4100.0
  115.396.3100.0

   100=National Average

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