East Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 29.5% cheaper than East Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $52,910 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than East Brunswick, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Ames
than in East Brunswick, New Jersey
East Brunswick, NJ vs. Ames, IA
Compared to East Brunswick, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  55.0% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower