Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Watertown Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown Town, Massachusetts is 113.8% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $160,378 in Watertown Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown Town, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
480% more expensive in Watertown Town
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Watertown Town, MA
Compared to Fort Dodge, Watertown Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.8% 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
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  611.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% higher
  Commute
  68.7% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.0% higher