Madison, Connecticut vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 39.8% cheaper than Madison, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $108,348 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Madison, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Madison, Connecticut
Madison, CT vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Madison, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  45.0% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% lower