Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Madison, Iowa vs Appleton, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 18.8% more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,383 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Appleton
than in Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison, IA vs Appleton, WI
Compared to Fort Madison, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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