Ames, Iowa vs. Albany, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, Oregon is 11.2% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $132,310 in Albany, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, Oregon is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Albany
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Albany, OR
Compared to Ames, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher