Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 11.5% cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,255 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower