Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Madison, Iowa vs North Sioux City, South Dakota


The cost of living in North Sioux City, South Dakota is 43.4% more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $107,583 in North Sioux City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Sioux City, South Dakota is more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in North Sioux City
than in Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison, IA vs North Sioux City, SD
Compared to Fort Madison, North Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher

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