Chaska, Minnesota vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 37.6% cheaper than Chaska, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $31,183 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Chaska, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Chaska, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Chaska, Minnesota
Chaska, MN vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Chaska, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  68.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower