Mackay, Idaho vs. Fairfield, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Idaho is 7.0% cheaper than Mackay, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $46,491 in Fairfield, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Mackay, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Idaho is cheaper than Mackay, Idaho
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
21% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Mackay, Idaho
Mackay, ID vs. Fairfield, ID
Compared to Mackay, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher