Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Fort Dodge, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 31.3% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $34,363 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Fairbanks, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower

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