Ames, Iowa vs. Westminster, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westminster, Maryland is 22.4% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,185 in Westminster, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westminster, Maryland is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Westminster
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Westminster, MD
Compared to Ames, Westminster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher