Mesa, Arizona vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 35.3% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $32,334 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Mesa, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  48.4% lower
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower