Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 84.6% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $92,297 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
409% more expensive in Austin
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Fort Dodge, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.6% higher
      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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  339.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  86.9% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher