Missoula, Montana vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 37.5% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $31,267 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Missoula, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower