Fairfield, Iowa vs. Cincinnati, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cincinnati, Ohio is 17.3% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,108 in Cincinnati, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cincinnati, Ohio is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Cincinnati
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs. Cincinnati, OH
Compared to Fairfield, Cincinnati is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  53.2% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher