Ames, Iowa vs. Tumwater, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tumwater, Washington is 20.7% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $60,354 in Tumwater, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tumwater, Washington is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Tumwater
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Tumwater, WA
Compared to Ames, Tumwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher