Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Fort Madison, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 25.8% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,681 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Houston, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% lower
      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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  46.2% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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