Ames, Iowa vs. Gainesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Virginia is 56.4% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $156,368 in Gainesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Virginia is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Gainesville, VA
Compared to Ames, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  79.6% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher