Ames, Iowa vs. Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is 62.7% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $81,340 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
335% more expensive in Steamboat Springs
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Steamboat Springs, CO
Compared to Ames, Steamboat Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.7% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  35.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher