Cost of Living Calculator - Denver, Colorado vs Fort Dodge, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 45.1% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $27,437 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Denver, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  47.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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