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FORT DODGE vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Dodge, Iowa vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 53.2% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $107,248 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Chicago
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa

Fort Dodge, IA vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Fort Dodge, Chicago is:

Homeowner

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53.2% higher

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4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

173.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% lower

Commute

135.5% higher

Health

28.9% lower

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Personal

12.0% higher

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