Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 12.4% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,308 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Topeka
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Fort Dodge, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher