Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Dodge, Iowa vs Laurel, Maryland


The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 74.9% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $101,438 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Laurel
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs Laurel, MD
Compared to Fort Dodge, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.9% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  134.9% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher

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