Cost of Living Calculator - Schaumburg, Illinois vs Fort Madison, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 34.0% cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,511 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Schaumburg, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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