Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 8.3% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $49,481 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Ames
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Jefferson City, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% higher
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower