Houston, Texas vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 26.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,052 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Houston, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% lower
      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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower