Evansdale, IA vs Fort Madison, IA

Fort Madison is moderately more affordable than Evansdale, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Evansdale scores 71 compared to 65 for Fort Madison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Evansdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Evansdale is $945/month compared to $824/month in Fort Madison — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Madison is more affordable at $95,900 median vs $138,200.

Median household income in Evansdale is $57,415 compared to $49,359 in Fort Madison (+16.3%). While Evansdale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Evansdale spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Fort Madison.