Ames, Iowa vs. Boonville, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boonville, Missouri is 15.8% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $42,082 in Boonville, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boonville, Missouri is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Boonville
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Boonville, MO
Compared to Ames, Boonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher