Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 21.1% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $90,835 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Fort Dodge, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  54.4% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher