Cost of Living Calculator - Vail, Colorado vs Fort Dodge, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 62.4% cheaper than Vail, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $18,783 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Vail, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Vail, Colorado
Vail, CO vs Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Vail, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.4% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  50.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.