Savage, Minnesota vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 36.7% cheaper than Savage, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $47,493 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Savage, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Savage, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Savage, Minnesota
Savage, MN vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Savage, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  64.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower