Fairfield, Iowa vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 18.8% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $89,088 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Fairfield, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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