Stockton, California vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 39.4% cheaper than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $30,320 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Stockton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Fort_Dodge, IA
Compared to Stockton, Fort_Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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)
  71.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  49.1% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower