Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbank, Iowa vs Oakdale, Minnesota


The cost of living in Oakdale, Minnesota is 26.1% more expensive than Fairbank, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,049 in Oakdale, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbank, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakdale, Minnesota is more expensive than Fairbank, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Oakdale
than in Fairbank, Iowa
Fairbank, IA vs Oakdale, MN
Compared to Fairbank, Oakdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher

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