Doylestown, Pennsylvania vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 30.1% cheaper than Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $34,946 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Doylestown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Ames
than in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Doylestown, PA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Doylestown, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower