Fort Madison, IA Cost Of Living
Fort Madison's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Iowa
In America
What is the cost of living in Fort Madison, IA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Fort Madison has an overall cost of living index of 82 which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Iowa, Fort Madison has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Iowa's index of 92.
The standard of living in Fort Madison ranks as #377 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Iowa. By definition, that implies Fort Madison ranks as the #6,041 most expensive place in the Hawkeye State.
Fort Madison Cost Of Living Vs. Iowa
| Living Expense | Fort Madison | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 89 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 51 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 99 | 100 | |
Fort Madison, IA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Iowa, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Fort Madison | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $81,200 | $153,900 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $745 | $806 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $44,334 | $61,836 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 1.8x | 2.5x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.2x | 0.16x | 0.2x |
Detailed Fort Madison Services Costs Vs. Iowa
| Item | Fort Madison | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.14 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $9.0 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $7.67 | $14.67 |
Detailed Fort Madison Groceries Costs Vs. Iowa
| Item | Fort Madison | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.51 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.48 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.85 | $2.05 |
Detailed Fort Madison Health Costs Vs. Iowa
| Item | Fort Madison | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $14.68 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $23.66 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $1.84 | $2.34 |
Detailed Fort Madison Transportation Costs Vs. Iowa
| Item | Fort Madison | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.41 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $9.99 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $9.47 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $101.5 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $123.92 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $95.39 | $99.13 |
Detailed Fort Madison Utilities Costs Vs. Iowa
| Item | Fort Madison | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.18 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $43.5 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $202.25 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $180.82 | $175.64 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Fort Madison
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Fort Madison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy, IL | 40,111 | 83 | 1.0x |
| Burlington, IA | 24,858 | 83 | 1.0x |
| Macomb, IL | 17,658 | 84 | 1.0x |
| Fairfield, IA | 10,327 | 86 | 1.0x |
| Keokuk, IA | 10,225 | 78 | 1.0x |
| Monmouth, IL | 8,837 | 80 | 1.0x |
| Mount Pleasant, IA | 8,574 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Lewistown, MT | 5,923 | 86 | 1.0x |
