Ames, Iowa vs. Deerfield Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Deerfield Beach, Florida is 9.0% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,485 in Deerfield Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Deerfield Beach, Florida is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Deerfield Beach
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Deerfield Beach, FL
Compared to Ames, Deerfield Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  89.6% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher