Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Big Timber, Montana


The cost of living in Big Timber, Montana is 4.9% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,664 in Big Timber, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Timber, Montana is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Big Timber
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Big Timber, MT
Compared to Ames, Big Timber is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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