Beaumont, Texas vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 10.0% cheaper than Beaumont, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,490 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaumont, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Beaumont, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Beaumont, Texas
Beaumont, TX vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Beaumont, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower