Cost of Living Calculator - Spirit Lake, Iowa vs Fairfield, California


The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 58.0% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $118,495 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs Fairfield, CA
Compared to Spirit Lake, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  83.2% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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