Madison, Wisconsin vs. Storm Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Storm Lake, Iowa is 26.9% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $51,154 in Storm Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Storm Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Storm Lake
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Storm Lake, IA
Compared to Madison, Storm Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower