Fayette, Iowa vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 9.0% more expensive than Fayette, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $81,772 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayette, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is more expensive than Fayette, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Cedar Falls
than in Fayette, Iowa
Fayette, IA vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Fayette, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower