Toledo, Ohio vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 25.1% more expensive than Toledo, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $62,535 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Toledo, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Toledo, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Ames
than in Toledo, Ohio
Toledo, OH vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Toledo, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower