Cost of Living Calculator - Sparta, Tennessee vs Fort Madison, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 11.6% cheaper than Sparta, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $44,202 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Sparta, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Sparta, Tennessee
Sparta, TN vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Sparta, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher

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