Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 30.2% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $42,980 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Fort Dodge, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% higher
      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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  111.6% higher
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher