Adel, Iowa vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 30.4% cheaper than Adel, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,779 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Adel, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Adel, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Adel, Iowa
Adel, IA vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Adel, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower