Omaha, Nebraska vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 21.9% cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $49,469 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Omaha, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher