Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Nampa, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nampa, Idaho is 48.4% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,475 in Nampa, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nampa, Idaho is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in Nampa
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Nampa, ID
Compared to Fort Dodge, Nampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower