Cost of Living Calculator - Blaine, Minnesota vs Fort Dodge, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 32.9% cheaper than Blaine, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $50,312 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Blaine, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Blaine, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Blaine, Minnesota
Blaine, MN vs Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Blaine, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  46.4% lower
  Health
  66.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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