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


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 5.7% more expensive than Rowan, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,866 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rowan, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is more expensive than Rowan, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Fort Dodge
than in Rowan, Iowa
Rowan, IA vs Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Rowan, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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