Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 88.9% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,218 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
374% more expensive in Portland
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Fort Dodge, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.9% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  400.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  120.9% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher