Wenatchee, Washington vs. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Dodge, Iowa is 31.5% cheaper than Wenatchee, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,393 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wenatchee, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Dodge, Iowa is cheaper than Wenatchee, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Fort Dodge
than in Wenatchee, Washington
Wenatchee, WA vs. Fort Dodge, IA
Compared to Wenatchee, Fort Dodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.4% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower