Jackson, Tennessee vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 13.5% cheaper than Jackson, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $43,272 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Jackson, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson, TN vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Jackson, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower