Fort Madison, Iowa vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 21.9% more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $143,797 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Columbus
than in Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison, IA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Fort Madison, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower