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FORT DODGE vs. CHICAGO
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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
$145,549
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
53.2% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
173.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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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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