Fairfield, Iowa vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 127.8% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $148,095 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
389% more expensive in New York
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Fairfield, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.8% 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
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  528.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.7% higher
  Commute
  196.4% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% higher