Ames, Iowa vs. Brunswick, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brunswick, Maine is 17.8% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,915 in Brunswick, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brunswick, Maine is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Brunswick
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Brunswick, ME
Compared to Ames, Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher