Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Marietta, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marietta, Ohio is 10.3% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,136 in Marietta, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marietta, Ohio is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Marietta
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Marietta, OH
Compared to Fort Dodge, Marietta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher