Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Dodge, Iowa vs Mobile, Alabama


The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 18.3% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,696 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama 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 Mobile
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs Mobile, AL
Compared to Fort Dodge, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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