Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 17.2% cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $62,072 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Milwaukee, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  32.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher