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


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 35.2% cheaper than Eagan, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $32,394 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Eagan, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Eagan, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Eagan, Minnesota
Eagan, MN vs Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Eagan, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  65.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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