Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Forest City, Iowa


The cost of living in Forest City, Iowa is 24.9% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $56,361 in Forest City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Iowa is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Forest City
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Forest City, IA
Compared to Madison, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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