Fort Madison, Iowa vs. Maquoketa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maquoketa, Iowa is 7.1% more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,526 in Maquoketa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maquoketa, Iowa is more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Maquoketa
than in Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison, IA vs. Maquoketa, IA
Compared to Fort Madison, Maquoketa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher