Ames, Iowa vs. Antioch, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Antioch, Illinois is 6.9% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,433 in Antioch, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Antioch, Illinois is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Antioch
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Antioch, IL
Compared to Ames, Antioch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher