Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Dodge, Iowa vs Oakland, California


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 151.8% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $226,605 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
623% more expensive in Oakland
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs Oakland, CA
Compared to Fort Dodge, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.8% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  771.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  113.9% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher

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