Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Madison, Iowa vs Golden Valley, Arizona


The cost of living in Golden Valley, Arizona is 26.8% more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $95,099 in Golden Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Golden Valley
than in Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison, IA vs Golden Valley, AZ
Compared to Fort Madison, Golden Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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