New London, Connecticut vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 2.0% cheaper than New London, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $73,534 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in New London, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than New London, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Ames
than in New London, Connecticut
New London, CT vs. Ames, IA
Compared to New London, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower