Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Fort Madison, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 45.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,094 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Austin, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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