Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Fairfield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 96.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $98,348 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to Des Moines, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.7% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.6% higher
  Commute
  81.8% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.4% higher

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