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


The cost of living in Eads, Colorado is 21.5% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $39,258 in Eads, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eads, Colorado is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Eads
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Eads, CO
Compared to Ames, Eads is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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