Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Dodge, Iowa vs Compton, California


The cost of living in Compton, California is 94.6% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,292 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
387% more expensive in Compton
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort_Dodge, IA vs Compton, CA
Compared to Fort_Dodge, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.6% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  382.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  173.6% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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