Ames, Iowa vs. Farmers Branch, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmers Branch, Texas is 15.4% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,698 in Farmers Branch, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmers Branch, Texas is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Farmers Branch
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Farmers Branch, TX
Compared to Ames, Farmers Branch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  62.4% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher