Fresno, California vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 21.7% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $39,158 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Fresno, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% lower
      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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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