Cost of Living Calculator - Mason, Ohio vs Fort Dodge, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 33.4% cheaper than Mason, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $33,286 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Mason, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Mason, Ohio
Mason, OH vs Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Mason, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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