Cost of Living Calculator - Orem, Utah vs Fort Madison, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 35.8% cheaper than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $48,122 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Orem, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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