Cost of Living Calculator - Madera, California vs Algona, Iowa


The cost of living in Algona, Iowa is 24.2% cheaper than Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $60,673 in Algona, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Algona, Iowa is cheaper than Madera, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Algona
than in Madera, California
Madera, CA vs Algona, IA
Compared to Madera, Algona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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