Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 16.7% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $145,863 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Springfield
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Fort Dodge, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower