Kirkland, Washington vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 49.6% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,398 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Ames
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Kirkland, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.3% higher
  Commute
  50.4% lower
  Health
  37.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower