Cost of Living Calculator - Burlington, Iowa vs Fairfield, California


The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 97.1% more expensive than Burlington, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $147,817 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Burlington, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
460% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Burlington, Iowa
Burlington, IA vs Fairfield, CA
Compared to Burlington, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.1% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  479.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  92.9% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher

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