Cost of Living Calculator - Ocala, Florida vs Fort Dodge, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 16.5% cheaper than Ocala, Florida.

You would need a salary of $41,726 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocala, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Ocala, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Ocala, Florida
Ocala, FL vs Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Ocala, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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