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


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 41.2% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,957 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Lakewood, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% higher
  Commute
  50.5% lower
  Health
  40.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower

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