Omaha, Nebraska vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 0.6% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $55,306 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
5% more expensive in Ames
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Omaha, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  5.4% higher
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