Newton, Iowa vs. Fairfield, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Iowa is 0.5% cheaper than Newton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $74,597 in Fairfield, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Iowa is cheaper than Newton, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Newton, Iowa
Newton, IA vs. Fairfield, IA
Compared to Newton, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower