Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Fairfield, California


The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 88.1% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,661 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
402% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Fairfield, CA
Compared to Waterloo, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.1% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  81.5% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher

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