Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Madison, Alabama


The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 13.0% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,479 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Madison
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Madison, AL
Compared to Iowa City, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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