Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 19.1% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,558 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Fort Dodge, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher