Cost of Living Calculator - Garden City, Idaho vs Fort Dodge, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 41.1% cheaper than Garden City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $29,454 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Garden City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Garden City, Idaho
Garden_City, ID vs Fort_Dodge, IA
Compared to Garden_City, Fort_Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% lower
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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