Circle Pines, Minnesota vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 30.4% cheaper than Circle Pines, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $34,806 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Circle Pines, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Circle Pines, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Circle Pines, Minnesota
Circle Pines, MN vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Circle Pines, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  48.2% lower
  Health
  66.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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