Cost of Living Calculator - Cupertino, California vs Fort Dodge, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 80.1% cheaper than Cupertino, California.

You would need a salary of $14,928 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cupertino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Cupertino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Cupertino, California
Cupertino, CA vs Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Cupertino, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.1% 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
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  60.0% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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