Stafford Courthouse, Virginia vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 24.9% cheaper than Stafford Courthouse, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,562 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Stafford Courthouse, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Ames
than in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia
Stafford Courthouse, VA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Stafford Courthouse, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  51.5% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower