Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Iowa Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa Falls, Iowa is 4.6% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,282 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa 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
0% more expensive in Iowa Falls
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Iowa Falls, IA
Compared to Fort Dodge, Iowa Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher