Newton, Massachusetts vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 66.3% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $25,289 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Newton, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.3% 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
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  38.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% lower