Cost of Living Calculator - Fargo, North Dakota vs Fort Madison, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 20.8% cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $59,432 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Fargo, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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