Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, California vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 41.5% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $43,872 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Fairfield, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% lower
      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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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