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Ashtabula, OH vs Fort Dodge, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Fort Dodge or is it cheaper to live in Ashtabula?
- Fort Dodge is 2.6% less expensive than Ashtabula.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fort Dodge or Ashtabula?
- Fort Dodge housing costs are 50.7% more expensive than Ashtabula housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ashtabula or is Health Care more affordable in Fort Dodge.
- Health related expenses are 43.6% more in Fort Dodge.
 Ashtabula, OHFort Dodge, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock71.6100
 Food & Groceries93.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock123.8100
 Housing20.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$113,300$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock58.8100
 Miscellaneous81.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ashtabula    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

iv'e lived hear for 20 years and enjoyed it if you do not want to spend a lot of money and enjoy nice people then come here.   More

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Over 16 years ago

The city of Ashtabula has the feel of a once-busy and charming railroad town. It seems it was once a "great place to live." However when one walks or drives through the  More

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Over 17 years ago

This is a nowhere town. No businesses can make it here - everything is closed up. The job situation is terrible. The schools are worse. I can't wait to get out. Needs  More

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Reviews for Fort Dodge    4 Reviews

Corrupt politicians always scheming to funnel public money to wealthy private interests, creating a welfare dependent economy that will be imploding sooner than later,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Before moving to the Fort Dodge area please consider other options. The city is a decaying town, streets have definitely seen better days and are filthy. There are not  More

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Over 15 years ago

I see that everyone is rather hard on Fort Dodge. I grew up and lived there until I married and (like a failed pioneer) moved east to Gettysburg, Pa. It was the best  More

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