Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Madison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, New Jersey is 82.3% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,130 in Madison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, New Jersey is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Madison
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Madison, NJ
Compared to Bettendorf, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.3% higher
      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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% higher
  Commute
  73.7% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% higher