Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Castle Rock, Colorado


The cost of living in Castle Rock, Colorado is 52.6% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,301 in Castle Rock, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castle Rock, Colorado is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Castle Rock
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Castle Rock, CO
Compared to Ames, Castle Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  76.9% higher
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher

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