Winterset, Iowa vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 17.9% cheaper than Winterset, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $41,042 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Winterset, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Winterset, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Winterset, Iowa
Winterset, IA vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Winterset, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower