Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 30.5% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,264 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Fort Dodge, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher