Ames, Iowa vs. Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Beach, Florida is 145.0% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $122,481 in Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
655% more expensive in Palm Beach
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Ames, Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  538.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  87.1% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
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  Personal
  10.2% higher
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