Elko, Nevada vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 31.1% cheaper than Elko, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $55,143 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Elko, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Elko, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Elko, Nevada
Elko, NV vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Elko, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower