Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Fairfield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 91.3% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $153,078 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Fairfield, CT
Compared to Cedar Falls, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.3% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  121.9% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.7% higher