Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 63.3% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,168 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Chico
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Fort Dodge, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.3% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  335.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher