Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 1.2% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,577 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Fort Dodge
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Ottumwa, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% higher
      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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower