Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 16.0% cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $41,977 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las_Cruces, NM vs. Fort_Dodge, IA
Compared to Las_Cruces, Fort_Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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