Fort Kent, Maine vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 8.3% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $54,156 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Decorah
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Fort Kent, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% higher
      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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher