Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, Iowa vs Akron, Ohio


The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 6.9% cheaper than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $9,925 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Akron
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs Akron, OH
Compared to Fairfield, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  31.4% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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