Muskogee, Oklahoma vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 2.0% more expensive than Muskogee, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $51,019 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is more expensive than Muskogee, Oklahoma
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
21% more expensive in Fort Dodge
than in Muskogee, Oklahoma
Muskogee, OK vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Muskogee, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher