Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 47.9% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,966 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in Tampa
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Fort Dodge, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  90.6% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher