Cost of Living Calculator - Madera, California vs Fort Madison, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 29.8% cheaper than Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $52,649 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Madera, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Madera, California
Madera, CA vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Madera, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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