El Dorado, Arkansas vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 31.6% more expensive than El Dorado, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $98,724 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than El Dorado, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Ames
than in El Dorado, Arkansas
El Dorado, AR vs. Ames, IA
Compared to El Dorado, Ames is:
  Homeowner
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  31.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  27.6% higher
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  Personal
  1.7% higher
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