Eagle Grove, IA vs Fort Madison, IA

Fort Madison is moderately more affordable than Eagle Grove, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Eagle Grove scores 70 compared to 65 for Fort Madison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eagle Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagle Grove is $991/month compared to $824/month in Fort Madison — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fort Madison has cheaper rent, Eagle Grove actually has lower median home values ($95,100 vs $95,900).

Median household income in Eagle Grove is $58,458 compared to $49,359 in Fort Madison (+18.4%). While Eagle Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle Grove spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Fort Madison.