Fairfield, Iowa vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 35.7% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,984 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in St. Petersburg
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs. St. Petersburg, FL
Compared to Fairfield, St. Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  60.7% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher