Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Fort Dodge, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 43.1% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $28,450 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Bellingham, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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