Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Austin, Minnesota


The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 19.3% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $40,365 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Austin
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Austin, MN
Compared to Ames, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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