Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Durango, Colorado


The cost of living in Durango, Colorado is 32.0% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,002 in Durango, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durango, Colorado is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Durango
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Durango, CO
Compared to Ames, Durango is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  33.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher

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