Sugar Land, Texas vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 20.3% cheaper than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $199,250 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Sugar Land, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Ames
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Sugar Land, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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