Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Fountain Hills, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 58.2% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $79,110 in Fountain Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Hills, Arizona is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Fountain Hills
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Fountain Hills, AZ
Compared to Cedar Falls, Fountain Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.2% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  87.1% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher