Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Dodge, Iowa vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 139.4% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $179,529 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
627% more expensive in Seattle
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Fort Dodge, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.4% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  751.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  133.8% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% higher

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