Boston, Massachusetts vs. Fort Madison, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 53.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $23,110 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Fort_Madison, IA
Compared to Boston, Fort_Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  51.4% lower
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% lower