Alma, Arkansas vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 11.7% cheaper than Alma, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $8,829 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Alma, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Alma, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Alma, Arkansas
Alma, AR vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Alma, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher