Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Medford, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Oregon is 45.9% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $46,699 in Medford, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Oregon is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Medford
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Medford, OR
Compared to Fort Dodge, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher