Marshalltown, Iowa vs. Fort Payne, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Payne, Alabama is 2.1% more expensive than Marshalltown, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,029 in Fort Payne, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Payne, Alabama is more expensive than Marshalltown, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Fort Payne
than in Marshalltown, Iowa
Marshalltown, IA vs. Fort Payne, AL
Compared to Marshalltown, Fort Payne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% higher
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower