Ames, Iowa vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 29.6% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,784 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Ames, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher