What is a pro or con of living in Big Lake, Minnesotacompared to Fort Madison, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 211% more expensive in Big Lake.

What salary do I need to live in Big Lake, Minnesota copmared to Fort Madison, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Fort Madison, Iowa should increase to $74,048 in Big Lake, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT MADISON vs. BIG LAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Madison, Iowa vs. Big Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Lake, Minnesota is 48.1% more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $74,048 in Big Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Madison, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Big Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Big Lake
than in Fort Madison, Iowa

Fort Madison, IA vs. Big Lake, MN

Compared to Fort Madison, Big Lake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

48.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

195.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% higher

Commute

89.2% higher

Health

35.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Fort Madison, Iowa vs. Big Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fort Madison, IA vs. Big Lake, MN

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