Ames, Iowa vs. Dade City, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dade City, Florida is 1.0% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,502 in Dade City, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dade City, Florida is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Dade City
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Dade City, FL
Compared to Ames, Dade City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher