Ames, Iowa vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 104.5% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,589 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Ames, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  53.8% higher
  Commute
  186.6% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
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  Personal
  26.6% higher
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