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


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 43.9% cheaper than Oakdale, California.

You would need a salary of $50,523 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Oakdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Oakdale, California
Oakdale, CA vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Oakdale, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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