Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Coos Bay, Oregon


The cost of living in Coos Bay, Oregon is 3.3% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,508 in Coos Bay, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Coos Bay, Oregon is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
35% cheaper in Coos Bay
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Coos Bay, OR
Compared to Ames, Coos Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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