Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Bothell East, Washington


The cost of living in Bothell East, Washington is 94.7% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,342 in Bothell East, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bothell East, Washington is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in Bothell East
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Bothell East, WA
Compared to Ames, Bothell East is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.7% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  326.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  81.7% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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