Fort Madison, Iowa vs. Montevallo, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montevallo, Alabama is 24.0% more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $24,795 in Montevallo, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montevallo, Alabama 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 Montevallo
than in Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison, IA vs. Montevallo, AL
Compared to Fort Madison, Montevallo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  36.9% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher