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


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 115.0% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $124,700 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
485% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to Waterloo, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.0% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  457.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.1% higher
  Commute
  111.2% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.5% higher

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