Bloomington, Illinois vs. Fort Madison, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 14.0% cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,022 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Bloomington, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower