Fort Madison, IA Cost of Living


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Fort Madison cost of living score
72.1
Less expensive
27.9% lower
than the US average
10.0% lower
than the Iowa average
Fort Madison, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.9% lower than the U.S. average and 10.0% higher than the average for Iowa.

Fort Madison, IA

Housing costs in Fort Madison?
A typical home costs $104,300, which is 69.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.5% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Madison costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Fort Madison?
To live comfortably in Fort Madison, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $20,160 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Madison?
Fort Madison, IA is an affordable place to live. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, the city has an index score of 67.2, which is lower than the United States' index score at 100. This means that basic goods and services such as groceries, restaurants, transportation and utilities are all relatively inexpensive in Fort Madison compared to other places in the country. Housing costs generally remain low too, with average rent for a one-bedroom apartment estimated at around $500 per month. All in all, living in Fort Madison can be a great value for money if you're looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFort MadisonIowaUnited States
  72.180.1100.0
  92.794.4100
  116.3108.2100.0
  29.555.4100.0
  $104,300$194,900$338,100
  98.4%98.5%100.0%
  64.071.4100.0
  85.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low crime rate 2. Extremely low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Not very much to  More

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Over 18 years ago

The Mayor is Steve  More

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