Tempe, Arizona vs. Fairfield, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Iowa is 34.3% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $26,288 in Fairfield, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Iowa is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Fairfield, IA
Compared to Tempe, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  30.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower