Overland Park, Kansas vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 35.0% cheaper than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $32,484 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Overland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Overland Park, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower