Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Fort Madison, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 20.1% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $39,967 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
64% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Detroit, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  64.1% lower
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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