Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 11.8% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,365 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Ames
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Raleigh, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
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  Personal
  3.2% lower
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