Acton, California vs. Fort Madison, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 57.9% cheaper than Acton, California.

You would need a salary of $21,064 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Acton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Acton, California
Acton, CA vs. Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Acton, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.9% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  66.2% lower
  Health
  34.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower