What is a pro or con of living in Aberdeen, South Dakotacompared to Fort Dodge, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 93% more expensive in Aberdeen.

What salary do I need to live in Aberdeen, South Dakota copmared to Fort Dodge, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Fort Dodge, Iowa should increase to $55,849 in Aberdeen, South Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT DODGE vs. ABERDEEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aberdeen, South Dakota is 11.7% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,849 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Aberdeen, South Dakota is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Aberdeen
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa

Fort Dodge, IA vs. Aberdeen, SD

Compared to Fort Dodge, Aberdeen is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

71.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% higher

Commute

5.6% lower

Health

15.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fort Dodge, IA vs. Aberdeen, SD

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