Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Fort Dodge, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 67.4% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $24,453 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to San Jose, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  61.1% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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