Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 33.2% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $33,381 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Minneapolis, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  63.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower