Reedsburg, Wisconsin vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 10.8% more expensive than Reedsburg, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $83,098 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Reedsburg, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Reedsburg, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Ames
than in Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Reedsburg, WI vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Reedsburg, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower