Ames, Iowa vs. Colorado City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado City, Arizona is 13.7% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,134 in Colorado City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado City, Arizona is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Colorado City
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Colorado City, AZ
Compared to Ames, Colorado City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher