Ames, Iowa vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 85.8% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $92,913 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Seattle
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Ames, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
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  85.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  289.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  30.2% lower
  Commute
  104.6% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
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  Personal
  26.4% higher
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