Ames, Iowa vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 19.9% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,757 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Ames, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  41.5% higher
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher