Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs Fort Dodge, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 59.9% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $30,060 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Monterey, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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