Syracuse, New York vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 7.4% more expensive than Syracuse, New York.

You would need a salary of $103,077 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Syracuse, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Syracuse, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Ames
than in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, NY vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Syracuse, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower