Nacogdoches, Texas vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 18.0% more expensive than Nacogdoches, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,020 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Nacogdoches, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Ames
than in Nacogdoches, Texas
Nacogdoches, TX vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Nacogdoches, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower