What is a pro or con of living in Fort Dodge, Iowacompared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 58% cheaper in Fort Dodge.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Dodge, Iowa copmared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in North Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $38,516 in Fort Dodge, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTH CHARLESTON vs. FORT DODGE
Cost of Living Comparison

North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 23.0% cheaper than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,516 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, SC vs. Fort Dodge, IA

Compared to North Charleston, Fort Dodge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

50.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.4% lower

Commute

32.3% lower

Health

28.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.6% lower

Cost of Food

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North Charleston, SC vs. Fort Dodge, IA

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