Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Big Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Big Rapids, Michigan is 17.4% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,978 in Big Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Big Rapids
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Big Rapids, MI
Compared to Ames, Big Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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