Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs East Meadow, New York


The cost of living in East Meadow, New York is 69.5% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,773 in East Meadow, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Meadow, New York is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in East Meadow
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs East Meadow, NY
Compared to Ames, East Meadow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% higher
  Commute
  138.5% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher

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