Madison, Mississippi vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 14.5% cheaper than Madison, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $102,563 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than Madison, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Decorah
than in Madison, Mississippi
Madison, MS vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Madison, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower