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AMES vs. SAN ANTONIO
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Ames, Iowa vs. San Antonio, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is
0.6%
cheaper
than Ames, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$76,176
in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is
cheaper
than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in San Antonio
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Ames, San Antonio is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
0.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
6.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
4.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.8% lower
Commute
47.8% higher
Health
20.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.4% higher
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