Cost of Living Calculator - Maxwell, Iowa vs Fort Dodge, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 21.4% cheaper than Maxwell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $39,294 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Maxwell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Maxwell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Maxwell, Iowa
Maxwell, IA vs Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Maxwell, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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