Wilton, Connecticut vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 48.6% cheaper than Wilton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $25,697 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Wilton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Ames
than in Wilton, Connecticut
Wilton, CT vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Wilton, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  52.0% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% lower