Ames, Iowa vs. Billings, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Missouri is 3.0% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,944 in Billings, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Missouri is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Billings
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Billings, MO
Compared to Ames, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher