Lubbock, Texas vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 11.9% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $145,465 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Ames
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Lubbock, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower