Cost of Living Calculator - Aurora, Illinois vs Fort Madison, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 20.4% cheaper than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,787 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Aurora, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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