Bozeman, Montana vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 27.9% cheaper than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $36,034 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Ames
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Bozeman, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% lower
      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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower