Ames, Iowa vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 30.7% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,338 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Ames, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  24.4% lower
  Commute
  85.9% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  11.5% higher
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