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AMES vs. BOULDER
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Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Boulder, Colorado
The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is
85.6%
more expensive
than Ames, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$111,028
in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is
more expensive
than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
317% more expensive in Boulder
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Boulder, CO
Compared to Ames, Boulder is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
85.6% higher
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Food
9.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
302.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.2% lower
Commute
41.7% higher
Health
29.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
13.8% higher
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