Ames, Iowa vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 16.8% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $38,819 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in New Haven
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. New Haven, CT
Compared to Ames, New Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.8% higher
  Commute
  63.1% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.4% higher