Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Fort Madison, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 27.3% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,555 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Durham, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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