Ames, Iowa vs. Dickinson, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dickinson, North Dakota is 1.6% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,405 in Dickinson, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dickinson, North Dakota is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Dickinson
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Dickinson, ND
Compared to Ames, Dickinson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher