Fairfield, IA vs West Burlington, IA

West Burlington is moderately more affordable than Fairfield, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Fairfield scores 71 compared to 66 for West Burlington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairfield is $864/month compared to $780/month in West Burlington — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Burlington is more affordable at $126,700 median vs $152,900.

Median household income in Fairfield is $48,302 compared to $48,289 in West Burlington. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairfield spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19.4% in West Burlington.