Ames, Iowa vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 18.9% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,791 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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  Renter
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  Food
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  106.1% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  12.9% higher
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