Cost of Living Calculator - Kent, Washington vs Fort Dodge, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 48.9% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $25,547 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Kent, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% higher
  Commute
  59.4% lower
  Health
  40.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower

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