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Milton, PA vs Fort Madison, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Fort Madison or is it cheaper to live in Milton?
- Fort Madison is 9.3% less expensive than Milton.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fort Madison or Milton?
- Fort Madison housing costs are 50.6% less expensive than Milton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Milton or is Health Care more affordable in Fort Madison.
- Health related expenses are 6.6% less in Fort Madison.
 Milton, PAFort Madison, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock72.1100
 Food & Groceries100.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock116.3100
 Housing59.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$104,300$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock64.0100
 Miscellaneous91.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Milton    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

If you are not from the area, the locals will stare until they get to know you. The area tends to be 10-20 years behind when it comes to entertainment, race relations,  More

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Over 15 years ago

Milton is a great small town but there is no public transportation unless you are a senior citizen or handicapped. There are a few stores in town but anything else  More

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Reviews for Fort Madison    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low crime rate 2. Extremely low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Not very much to  More

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Over 19 years ago

The Mayor is Steve  More

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