Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 14.4% cheaper than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $42,796 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Johnson City, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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