Longview, Texas vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 14.7% cheaper than Longview, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,640 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Longview, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Longview, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Longview, Texas
Longview, TX vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Longview, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower