Fort Madison, Iowa vs. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aberdeen, South Dakota is 10.4% more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,828 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aberdeen, South Dakota is more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Aberdeen
than in Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison, IA vs. Aberdeen, SD
Compared to Fort Madison, Aberdeen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher