Fort Madison, Iowa vs. Omaha, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Omaha, Nebraska is 26.7% more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $1,267 in Omaha, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Omaha, Nebraska is more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Omaha
than in Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison, IA vs. Omaha, NE
Compared to Fort Madison, Omaha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower