Ames, Iowa vs. Bainbridge Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bainbridge Island, Washington is 101.3% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $201,329 in Bainbridge Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bainbridge Island, Washington is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
379% more expensive in Bainbridge Island
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Bainbridge Island, WA
Compared to Ames, Bainbridge Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.3% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  351.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% lower
  Commute
  88.2% higher
  Health
  26.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher