Cost of Living Calculator - Wilmington, North Carolina vs Fort Madison, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 26.5% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,104 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Wilmington, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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