La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Fort Madison, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 16.0% cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $42,002 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Fort Madison, IA
Compared to La Crosse, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower