Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Fort Madison, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 30.8% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,929 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Raleigh, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower