Estherville, Iowa vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 36.8% more expensive than Estherville, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,403 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Estherville, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is more expensive than Estherville, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Madison
than in Estherville, Iowa
Estherville, IA vs. Madison, AL
Compared to Estherville, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher