Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. The Dalles, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Dalles, Oregon is 29.0% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $41,267 in The Dalles, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Dalles, Oregon is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in The Dalles
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. The Dalles, OR
Compared to Fort Dodge, The Dalles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher