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FORT DODGE vs. AUSTIN
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Austin, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Austin, Texas is
84.6%
more expensive
than Fort Dodge, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$92,297
in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is
more expensive
than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
409% more expensive in Austin
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Fort Dodge, Austin is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
84.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
3.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
339.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.8% higher
Commute
86.9% higher
Health
17.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.8% higher
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