Ames, Iowa vs. Friendswood, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Friendswood, Texas is 19.0% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,524 in Friendswood, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Friendswood, Texas is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Friendswood
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Friendswood, TX
Compared to Ames, Friendswood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher