Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Black River Falls, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Black River Falls, Wisconsin is 12.2% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,422 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Black River Falls, Wisconsin is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Black River Falls
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Black River Falls, WI
Compared to Ames, Black River Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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