Ames, Iowa vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 121.2% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $160,335 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
437% more expensive in Bellevue
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to Ames, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.2% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  393.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% lower
  Commute
  91.8% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.9% higher