Ames, Iowa vs. Arlington, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 11.6% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,814 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Arlington
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Arlington, TX
Compared to Ames, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  70.5% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher

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