Port Charlotte, Florida vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 21.1% cheaper than Port Charlotte, Florida.

You would need a salary of $59,139 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Port Charlotte, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Port Charlotte, Florida
Port Charlotte, FL vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Port Charlotte, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower