Ames, Iowa vs. Red Lodge, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Red Lodge, Montana is 7.0% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $80,233 in Red Lodge, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Red Lodge, Montana is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Red Lodge
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Red Lodge, MT
Compared to Ames, Red Lodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher