Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Red Wing, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Red Wing, Minnesota is 24.5% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,268 in Red Wing, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Red Wing, Minnesota is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Red Wing
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Red Wing, MN
Compared to Fort Dodge, Red Wing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher