Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Little Rock, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Little Rock, Arkansas is 15.4% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,703 in Little Rock, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Little Rock, Arkansas is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Little Rock
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Little Rock, AR
Compared to Fort Dodge, Little Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher