Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 16.4% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $174,608 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas 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 Wichita
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Fort Dodge, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher