Cost of Living Calculator - Desert Hot Springs, California vs Fort Madison, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 35.4% cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $32,315 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  55.6% lower
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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