Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, Iowa vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 52.2% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,081 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Tempe
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Fairfield, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  76.9% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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