Fort Madison, Iowa vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 11.7% more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,780 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Cedar Rapids
than in Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison, IA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Fort Madison, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher