Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin is 27.5% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,766 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Chippewa Falls
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Chippewa Falls, WI
Compared to Fort Dodge, Chippewa Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher