Watkins Glen, New York vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 15.5% cheaper than Watkins Glen, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,229 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Watkins Glen, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Watkins Glen, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Watkins Glen, New York
Watkins Glen, NY vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Watkins Glen, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower