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AMES vs. CHICAGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Chicago, Illinois
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
18.9%
more expensive
than Ames, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$249,771
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Chicago
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Ames, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
18.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
25.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.9% lower
Commute
106.1% higher
Health
27.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
12.9% higher
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