Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Fort Madison, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 33.0% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $50,261 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Merced, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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