Charleston, South Carolina vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 36.2% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $31,922 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Charleston, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower