Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Chickasha, Oklahoma


The cost of living in Chickasha, Oklahoma is 15.0% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,787 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chickasha, Oklahoma is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Chickasha
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Chickasha, OK
Compared to Ames, Chickasha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% lower
      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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  41.7% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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