Cost of Living Calculator - Rake, Iowa vs Fort Dodge, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 6.4% more expensive than Rake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,187 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is more expensive than Rake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Fort Dodge
than in Rake, Iowa
Rake, IA vs Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Rake, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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