Flint, Michigan vs. Fort Madison, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 0.6% cheaper than Flint, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $84,523 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Flint, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Flint, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Fort Madison
than in Flint, Michigan
Flint, MI vs. Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Flint, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  345.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  48.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher