Cost of Living Calculator - Wichita, Kansas vs Fort Madison, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 13.1% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $65,165 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Wichita, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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