Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Dodge, Iowa vs Meridian, Idaho


The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 69.0% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $126,783 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
329% more expensive in Meridian
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs Meridian, ID
Compared to Fort Dodge, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.0% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  285.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  53.7% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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