Marshfield, Wisconsin vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 10.3% more expensive than Marshfield, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $55,128 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Marshfield, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Ames
than in Marshfield, Wisconsin
Marshfield, WI vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Marshfield, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower