Garden Grove, Iowa vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 30.1% more expensive than Garden Grove, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,586 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden Grove, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Garden Grove, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Ames
than in Garden Grove, Iowa
Garden Grove, IA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Garden Grove, Ames is:
  Homeowner
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  30.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  315.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
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  Personal
  1.0% higher
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