Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Dodge, Iowa vs Marshalltown, Iowa


The cost of living in Marshalltown, Iowa is 4.0% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,997 in Marshalltown, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marshalltown, Iowa is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Marshalltown
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs Marshalltown, IA
Compared to Fort Dodge, Marshalltown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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)
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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