Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Dodge, Iowa vs Searcy, Arkansas


The cost of living in Searcy, Arkansas is 7.7% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $80,802 in Searcy, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Searcy, Arkansas is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Searcy
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs Searcy, AR
Compared to Fort Dodge, Searcy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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