Lakota, Iowa vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 1.9% more expensive than Lakota, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,945 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakota, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is more expensive than Lakota, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Fort Dodge
than in Lakota, Iowa
Lakota, IA vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Lakota, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower