Boise City, Idaho vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 39.8% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $30,086 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Boise City, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower