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FAYETTEVILLE vs. AMES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fayetteville, Arkansas vs. Ames, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is
1.6%
cheaper
than Fayetteville, Arkansas.
You would need a salary of
$15,739
in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is
cheaper
than Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Ames
than in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Fayetteville, Ames is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
16.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.5% higher
Commute
22.4% lower
Health
29.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.0% higher
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