Ames, Iowa vs. Elbert, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elbert, Colorado is 50.3% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,138 in Elbert, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elbert, Colorado is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Elbert
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Elbert, CO
Compared to Ames, Elbert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  104.5% higher
  Health
  30.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher