Portland, Oregon vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 47.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $26,473 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Portland, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  54.7% lower
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower