Sylvester, Georgia vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 18.2% more expensive than Sylvester, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $59,097 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sylvester, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Sylvester, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Ames
than in Sylvester, Georgia
Sylvester, GA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Sylvester, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher