Phoenix, Arizona vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 35.5% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $48,367 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Phoenix, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  50.1% lower
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower