Ames, Iowa vs. Iowa, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa, Louisiana is 4.0% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,007 in Iowa, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa, Louisiana is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Iowa
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Iowa, LA
Compared to Ames, Iowa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower