Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 102.4% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,800 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
488% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Fort Dodge, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.4% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  589.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  76.2% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher