Sandy, Utah vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 29.6% cheaper than Sandy, Utah.

You would need a salary of $100,646 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Sandy, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Ames
than in Sandy, Utah
Sandy, UT vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Sandy, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower