Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 15.4% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $86,555 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Cedar Falls
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Fort Dodge, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower