Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 139.1% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,817 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
780% more expensive in Boulder
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Fort Dodge, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.1% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  779.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  61.9% higher
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher