Ferndale, Washington vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 40.9% cheaper than Ferndale, Washington.

You would need a salary of $72,639 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Ferndale, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Ferndale, Washington
Ferndale, WA vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Ferndale, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% higher
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower