Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Fairfax, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Iowa is 10.3% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $29,357 in Fairfax, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Iowa is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Fairfax, IA
Compared to Charlotte, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  1.3% lower
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