Newark, Delaware vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 12.8% cheaper than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $43,623 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Ames
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Newark, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower